Academic Mentor Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for advice, clarification, and interpretation of the rules, regulations, and procedures of the College and other University divisions to students, family members, faculty and staff members, and to external constituencies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Establishes rapport with students and respects their right to fair and equitable treatment
• Devises alternate methods when working with students with varying abilities, skill levels, and needs
• Applies and incorporates knowledge and skills obtained through departmental, program, and subject training sessions
• Makes appropriate referrals to on-campus academic support services and resources when needed
• Actively contributes to a team effort and collaborates with fellow students and staff to provide high quality coaching services
• Assists with the development of program materials, such as workshop and guest presentation materials, mentoring notes, flyers, and informational guides/handouts for students
• Participates in the assessment and overall improvement of the Academic Skills Mentoring Program
• Participates in outreach and recruitment events that promote awareness of the CAA and our programs to the campus community

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for instruction that cover topics relating to academic and university culture advising, conducting research, research symposia, and general advising.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Participate in all mandatory initial and ongoing training and professional development sessions as scheduled by AS2 and DIA
• Perform general administrative tasks as needed and complete various projects as assigned by supervisors
• BA in Education
• Valid teaching certificate
• Education in social work, clinical psychology, counseling, education, human development, or related field
• Experience working one-on-one with individuals (preference for those who work or have experience working with students/persons from underrepresented communities and/or education impacting disabilities)
• Prior tutoring or mentorship experience
• Minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 3.0

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

Previously, I was responsible for support for a variety of departmental initiatives for targeted populations such as living-learning communities, leadership and peer educator programs, various scholarship and access programs, or similar student success strategies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Attends scheduled Mentor meetings with supervisor, observes and evaluates coaches to improve skills and understanding of coaching process, participates in planning and leading meetings/training sessions for other mentors
• Helps to develop projects that assist program with outreach and marketing, resource development, and mentor training development
• Presents Guest Presentations and/ or workshops related to areas of program support as needed
• Teaching experience and/or experience within an educational setting
• Show a professional presence in dress, speaking, handwriting, and use of personal cell phone during working hours
• Experience working with students in an academic environment
• Willing to work non-standard hours
• Experience in the education system

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for research and guidance of Apprenticeship Models that may be developed in Colorado aligning with CCNS, CCCS policies and procedures and HLC regulations.

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:

• Conversant in Navajo language and culture
• Bilingual in Navajo
• Friendly, patient, encouraging and sensitive to a diversity of students
• Offer of employment is contingent upon obtaining positive results from a pre-employment background screening
• Until further notice, the University is operating remotely
• Assist student-athletes in developing a success plan by setting large-scale attainable academic goals and support them by completing smaller targeted practical tasks
• Monitor student-athlete transition to a competitive university environment by seeking and utilizing campus resources
• Maintain a regular schedule of recurring mentoring meetings as assigned

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

Previously, I was responsible for students connections to various departmental research opportunities and WVU study abroad programs, WVU scholarship and research grants.

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:

• Be available to attend mandatory trainings and events
• Be available to participate in EOF Summer Institutes
• Be eligible for Federal Work Study
• Completed Faculty Recommendation Form
• Experience working with a diverse group of university students with a variety of learning styles and challenges
• Attach a copy of unofficial transcript
• Experience working with diverse groups of people, especially college students
• Work with assigned learning specialist to plan sessions, identify students’ strengths and weaknesses, and submit daily reports