Student Counselor Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance, development, and support for all student advising and support services and programs (including orientation, student clubs, and immigration programming).

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

• Previous experience in a college/university counseling center environment
• Professional experience with sexual assault survivors
• Previous professional counseling experience with diverse populations
• Previous experience in carrying a high case load of about 25 client appointments per week
• Experience as a contributing member of a crisis outreach or behavioral intervention team
• Experience providing clinical supervision and graduate student training
• Building and motivating productive and enthusiastic teams to fulfill the mission of the organization *
• Problem-solving / problem resolution

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership in the development, implementation and continuous evaluation of comprehensive Student Affairs and academic support programs, including recruitment, admissions, student services, advising, professional development and wellness.

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:

• The principles of individual and group advising
• The construct of social justice and its application to academic advising and educational support programs
• The principles, practices and trends of the student services field
• Effective training and supervision approaches
• Determine appropriate courses of action and counseling techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of sensitive nature
• Communicate effectively and diplomatically with students, faculty and staff
• Organize and implement advising-related projects and programs
• Lead workshops and trainings using effective public speaking techniques

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and management for all Student Affairs units, which include Student Engagement and Leadership, Student Life, Counseling and Health Services, Student Government, Student Conduct, Career Services.

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:

• Higher education organizational structure
• Financial aid, registration, and/or student billing *
• Customer relation management (CRM) systems *
• Student information systems *
• Development and delivery of engaging presentations
• In-depth knowledge of Federal and state regulations and institutional polices
• In-depth knowledge of the various types of financial aid available
• Knowledge of integrated computer systems and web-based technology

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and guidance for the development and implementation of high quality and student-centered approaches to support student success in non-academic dimensions of students’ university experiences.

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

• Work experience that exhibits strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of Mountain Empire Community College and the programs offered
• Experience in higher education counseling, transfer planning and/or advising
• Experience working with high – risk, non – traditional students and/or students with disabilities
• Experience working independently and cooperatively as a member of a team
• Knowledge of state and federal financial aid processes and regulations
• TRIO experience or experience similar to TRIO population
• Working knowledge of Ellucian Colleague or other student information systems preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership to student initiatives, including advising student organizations, serving as a role model, mentor, and student advocate.

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:

• The Early Start Program
• College success skills
• Underpreparedness for college level work
• Lack of vocational direction
• Reaching appropriate decisions related to effective scholastic performance
• Personal issues, concerns and habits
• Advising students individually and in groups
• Advising new freshmen and transfer students at orientation