Academic Secretary Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of academic secretary. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for support to the administrative office student staff in answering academic related questions and provide recommendations as appropriate.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Create and edit complex documents, such as, letters, reports, charts, graphs, manuscripts, manuals, forms, and class related materials in Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Support other daily administrative functions as assigned
• Up to 18 months of education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Thorough knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure
• Thorough knowledge of office methods, procedures, practices, and protocol
• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and budget procedures
• RMSEL values its amazing team of staff members
• A learning environment that empowers students to connect content and curriculum outside of the classroom through engaging fieldwork experiences

In response to your job posting for academic secretary, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for administrative support, as necessary, to the College Curriculum Committee, College Scholarship Committee, and College Student Grievance Committee.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments
• Perform detailed work involving written information
• Learn new skills as needed
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, analytical, and excellent problem-solving skills
• A sense of urgency and attention to deadlines
• Prior professional work experience in an academic setting
• Prior experience using specific systems (Banner, SAP, D2L Brightspace)
• Perform detailed work involving written information, learn new skills as needed

I would like to submit my application for the academic secretary opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support in grant proposal development and liaison with the college business office to facilitate proposal production and submission.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• The opportunity to work with a team of professional educators that values relationships with colleagues and students
• A supportive and invested parent community
• A positive school culture tied to our mission and vision
• A leadership team that values staff and students
• Competitive health, dental LTD/life and PERA retirement benefits
• A community that values their work, while having fun doing it!
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and adept at learning and using institutional software systems
• Knowledge of simple data processing and transmission principles

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the academic secretary position.

Previously, I was responsible for administrative assistance to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (AVP of SAEM), the office of Student Conduct and Community Standards the office of Student Access & Student Support Services and Resources and other SAEM offices as assigned.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Skilled in data entry or typing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and office equipment
• High School diploma and six months of clerical experience or combination of equivalent experience and training
• Excellent and effective oral, written, interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Prior experience with procurement and working within a department budget
• Adapt quickly to changing student, employee needs
• Provide customer service in high volume office

I would like to submit my application for the academic secretary opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consultation to Managers, supervisors and staff on the University Human Resources, Social Work Administrative and Patient & Family Services Administrative policies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• A sense of urgency and attention to deadlines and details
• Prior experience with website design and maintenance
• Flexible work schedule as dictated by the needs of the university
• Successful interview (Including clerical tests)
• Process all curriculum changes for undergraduate students using ARGOS, BANNER, Qualtrics, and paper forms
• Create and maintain advising files and Excel spreadsheets of students who are on academic probation or suspension
• Open and distribute all incoming mail and distribute all out-going mail to departments within the college and to various units throughout the University
• Administrative office experience with office methods, practices, and protocols