Academic Director Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for academic oversight to graduate business programs, including completion of program assessments, annual reports, and program reviews; schedules; student advising; program compliance with policies, academic standards, and accreditation requirements; and curriculum revision.

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

• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate with students, faculty, and staff
• Advanced skills in coaching student decision making
• Working knowledge of admission, financial aid and/or student record systems and processes
• Demonstrated experience and background working in a large, complex, academic public institution
• Experience in business planning and strategic planning
• Demonstrated experience in complex report writing and data analysis
• Proven commitment and success in advocating for and promoting diverse, equitable and inclusive experiences
• Communication skills, including effective public speaking and data presentation to School and University audiences

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership for the accreditation process, and enhances academic standards, including those established by professional accrediting bodies.

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:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate good working relationships with Chancellor's Office colleagues, CSU trustees, academic senate, union representatives, campus presidents and vice presidents, and all levels of campus administrators and staff
• Strong analytical skills and an understanding of the use of data to support decision-making, particularly as it relates to faculty affairs
• Record of applying sound judgment and working within policy and protocol
• Strong commitment to equity in hiring practices
• Experience with faculty development programs
• Understanding of higher education institutions and their functioning, the segments of California higher education, and of the role of state agencies such as the Legislative Analyst's Office
• Knowledge of human resource policies and practices and an appreciation of legal issues relating to faculty and academic employees
• Experience with accreditation standards strongly preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for consultation and oversight to institutions in the Laureate network to ensure compliance with academic research accreditation criteria or other recognition and quality assurance policies related to academic research.

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

• PhD or EdD in Educational Psychology, Counseling, Learning Disabilities/Special Education, Student Affairs/Higher Education with knowledge of psychological and educational assessment techniques
• Post-doctoral experience of working in academia or industry in a pre-clinical research setting would be advantageous
• Previous interaction with external funding agencies would be advantageous
• Delivery-oriented and comfortable with demanding deadlines
• Leads development of a strategic plan that will provide state-of-the-art, cutting-edge programs designed to assist students to manage their career experiences
• Partners with key internal/external stakeholders regarding the student experience
• Leads integration of department strategic plan into the school or divisional strategic plan
• Oversees documentation of agreements between NU and partner institutions, organizations, agencies, ensuring that agreements are complete and reviewed by all necessary NU officials

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for expert consultation to academic and administrative units on learning assessments, administrative assessments, accreditation, and planning activities.

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:

• Oversees research and development efforts ensuring that best practices are continuously incorporated into activities
• Direct experience in an educational environment working with student information systems, learning management systems, and classroom technologies
• Experience with reporting and data analytics is desirable
• Tactical management
• Medical school or osteopathic medical school
• Internal Medicine residency training
• Appreciation/understanding of faculty issues and concerns
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a collective bargaining and shared-governance environment

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to prospective students about admissions status, policies, and programs via telephone, email, mail, and face-to-face.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience working with and managing contracts preferred
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of language and educational research and assessment theories and practices
• Demonstrate both quantitative and qualitative research skills
• Strong organizational skills and able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Advanced skills in SPSS and/or SAS
• Experience teaching English for Academic Purposes, English Specific Purposes, or writing courses for students at the undergraduate or graduate level
• Understanding of or experience working with academic research culture in higher education environments
• Understanding of or experience working with funding opportunities, academic peer review processes and practices, academic publishing, ethical requirements in relation to research