Advisor, Academic Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for individual educational counseling to students addressing areas such as test-taking strategies, time-management, reading comprehension strategies, note-taking techniques and study skills.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Cognos and Banner system training
• Knowledge of Banner System
• Knowledge of Cognos System
• Communicate effectively through letters, emails, and memorandums
• Knowledge of academic advising models and practices and understanding of international education
• Willingness to embrace innovative advising practices through the use of technologies
• Adept at interacting with others in a professional and collaborative manner
• Participation in a study abroad program or international experience

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

Previously, I was responsible for workshops for students addressing topic areas such as test-taking strategies, time-management, reading comprehension strategies, note-taking techniques, and study skills.

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:

• Knowledgeable about FERPA
• Deep commitment to customer service and a team approach to work
• Able to work professionally with the public and with other units of the School and University and to serve as a representative of the Ross School of Business as needed
• Experience in academic advising/counseling in higher education strongly preferred
• Knowledge of and interest in student academic advising and administration
• Previous effective interaction with students in large and small group settings one-on-one
• Familiarity with student registration and graduation requirements
• Experience working with nursing students

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for one-on-one and small group advisement to students enrolled in residential, online and hybrid programs including but not limited to: Academic counseling, study skills, time management, test taking strategies, and cognitive skills.

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

• Knowledge of and experience using social media to support students
• Successful track record leading yield and persistence initiatives
• Advanced in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe products
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication detail oriented skills
• Strong proficiency with software such as Student Success Collaborative, Ellucian, ImageNow, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Word
• Knowledge of advisement, recruiting, and retention strategies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google email
• Demonstrated experience working with students, faculty, college staff, and community college advisors

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for workshops for students addressing topic areas such a test-taking strategies, time management, reading comprehension strategies, note-taking techniques, study skills.

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:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and ethics of undergraduate advising
• Appreciation for various perspectives, identities, backgrounds, ages and educational goals of current undergraduate students
• Comfort speaking to large groups
• Experience with successfully managing a large caseload of students
• Evidence of effective presentations delivered in a large-group environment
• Background in Computer Science and/or Education
• Demonstrated experience in advising students
• Academic advising and/or other relevant experience in areas such as career planning, educational planning, or counseling in a higher education setting

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for academic assistance for TRIO Veteran students on a regular basis such as: class selection for post-secondary, study skills, goal setting, time management, academic success skills, career inventories, and technology.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Clear student-centered philosophy and purpose
• Skill in interviewing and advising
• Demonstrated understanding of the educational role of academic advising in enhancing student learning and development
• Understanding of and sensitive to diverse socioeconomic, cultural and developmental needs
• Experience in academic advising (liberal arts preferred) or student affairs/student life
• Experience with BANNER and DegreeWorks desirable
• Relevant professional knowledge of advising techniques and procedures used in higher education and student development theory
• Use of technology to advise and coach students