Student Advisor Cover Letter

Please consider me for the student advisor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight of student success Coach hiring, training, and evaluating on academic and student advising policy and procedures, including SOS policies/procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Have experience working with student financial aid software (preferred)
• Have no student loans in default status
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders from various cultural backgrounds and geographical backgrounds
• Disseminating complex information
• Familiarity with university recreation or fitness center operations
• Advanced working knowledge of Windows and IOS
• Experience working in distance learning environments
• Military association

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for proactive, intense academic support to men’s basketball student-athletes, including counseling and advising academically unprepared and at-risk student-athletes.

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

• Knowledge of University processes, procedures, rules and regulations, preferred
• Bi-weekly one on ones with supervisor
• Attend monthly OCSS staff meetings
• Work at least two hours a week staffing the OCSS front desk
• Be in good standing academically and preferred good disciplinary standing with the University
• Have a preferred minimum 2.50 grade point average
• Experience working in customer-service or related area, especially working with diverse populations
• Diplomacy, tact and grace under pressure

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

Previously, I was responsible for retention & advising services consistent with CSU, SJSU, UGS and Academic Advising and Retention Services policies and procedures to ensure student success, in particular assisting with online presence of unit.

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

• Knowledge of a Student Information System such as CU SIS competency in Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge and skill in use of computer and software common to the academic setting (outlook, MS Office)
• Experience in counseling and advising techniques, including active listening, interviewing, and referral
• Experience applying advising and guidance techniques in an academic environment at the university/college level, including recording accurate and complete notes, and anotating student files
• Skills to understand, interpret, and apply complex policies and procedures
• Knowledge of general undergraduate curricular elements and structures such as courses, units, prerequisites, majors and minors, with skills to examine and assess college transcripts and compute or review on-line computations of grade point averages and grade point balances
• Knowledge of multi-cultural dynamics within a University setting, and the academic environment and pressures encountered by students at a major research university, and of the personal and social problems commonly encountered by college students of all backgrounds
• Experience using interpersonal, communication, problem solving and listening skills to identify and document patterns of student academic needs

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for academic advising services to USC students through various advising formats (individual appointments, group appointments, walk-in advising, phone, email, etc.).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact positively, cooperatively, and professionally with team members, administrators, staff, students, and the general public
• Writing, editing and proofreading skills to prepare clear and accurate correspondence, reports and concise summaries
• Experience using a personal computer, on-line systems, web browser, word processing, and database programs
• Experience prioritizing and organizing a heavy workload to achieve timely progress on multiple projects, distributing appropriate effort among the projects to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity
• Skills to understand and apply Federal, State and university policies and laws regarding privacy of information and confidentiality of student records
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds in a higher educational setting
• Skills to supervise peer advisors and student assistants in a fair and thoughtful manner in a variety of venues and circumstances
• Outstanding interpersonal and team skills working with prospective students and families

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight and consultation to the student finance and academic advising service leadership teams at both campus and online locations to ensure an exemplary standard of customer service and an adherence to documented policies and procedures.

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:

• Experience planning programs, developing marketing/publicity
• Familiarity and experience with holistic advisement
• Proactive self-starter who is team oriented
• Solid sales experience in an outbound call centre environment
• Customer focussed with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Experience working with and sensitivity to, diverse groups of students
• Experience advising and counseling undergraduate students in a university setting
• Skills to identify and determine appropriate level of advising or referral services needed for individual students