Academic Coordinator Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for academic counseling and support to student-athletes for assigned sports to ensure they make appropriate progress towards the degree as well as all academic matters related to University, conference and NCAA eligibility requirements.

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:

• Strong command of data management (Excel in particular)
• Experience managing projects or offices
• An earned doctorate in Health Sciences or Nursing, or a closely related discipline, from an accredited institution
• Earned doctorate in the relevant discipline and area
• Manage logistics and student recruitment for gender-equity-related programming
• Provide leadership development support for undergraduate and graduate students through involvement with feminist, women’s, and gender-related student groups (this includes men and transpeople)
• Organize, promote, and host special events for the Director of the Women’s Resource Center
• Teach at 1-2 courses related to gender, according to the needs of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program or the Women’s Resource Center

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for timely and appropriate responses to student requests regarding course exemption and transfer credit assessments, student exchange and any other request for exceptions to University academic rules and regulations to students, department advisors, chairs and staff members.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• A positive attitude and team spirit
• Initiative, sound judgment and adaptable to work independently with a collaborative team
• Able to prioritize, organize, and complete work reliably and effectively with resiliency, minimal direction or support
• Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office
• Able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 lbs
• Solid experience providing administrative, project management, and/or event planning support in a professional environment with multiple supervisors or constituents, preferably in an academic setting
• Experience working as part of a collaborative service delivery or project management team
• Demonstrated knowledge of the university academic personnel process

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

Previously, I was responsible for academic counseling and support to student-athletes for assigned sports to ensure they make appropriate progress towards their degree as well as all academic matters related to meeting University, conference and NCAA eligibility requirements.

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

• Act as an advocate for students experiencing gender bias and help them navigate existing University resources
• Experience with gender-related trainings, related to equity or violence prevention
• Experience with communications, including public relations and marketing
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, reasoning, organization, and planning skills
• Professional development planning, group facilitation, communications, instructional coaching, and school improvement planning
• Proficient in using Excel and calendar development and management
• Event planning and organization experience
• Experience with finance and budget management

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for timely and appropriate responses to student requests regarding course exemption and transfer credit assessments, student exchange and any other requests for exceptions to University academic rules and regulations to students, department advisors, chairs and staff members.

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

• Electronic prospect/applicant system experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of design and the arts
• Demonstrated knowledge of university and Herberger Institute curricular requirements
• Fluent Portuguese speaker - Native from Portugal
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, parents, staff, faculty and administrators
• Experience preparing and editing business correspondence and other documents
• Strong experience and proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and FileMaker Pro
• Experience in and understanding of the workings of a theatrical environment strongly preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for extensive overview of NCAA, Big West, and Cal Poly rules and regulations and academic eligibility.

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:

• Strong administrative skills in initiating and implementing programs
• Demonstrated working knowledge of NCAA academic rules and regulations
• N4A membership
• Prior higher education academic counselling experience preferred
• Prior VA certification experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite product
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Effectively work with multiple databases and student platforms (Salesforce, BANNER, Onyx, Powerfaids, Blackboard, SharePoint)