Academic advisor is a person who could provide guidance in order to help the students to develop and achieve meaningful educational and personal goals. Academic advisor also could engage the students in learning process as well. With the helps from academic advisor, the students could have better way to their roles as citizens, lifelong learners, and even leaders. Other tasks of academic advisor are including promoting the academic success of the students and fostering the intellectual and personal growth of the students. The responsibilities that are carried by academic advisor are including being knowledgeable of the requirements of academic program, monitoring the progress of the students toward degree completion, being available for student meeting, referring the students to the best institutional resources, and engaging in activities so that could stay informed about issues that will affect the success of the students. Below is the example of academic advisor cover letter so that you could get more ideas about creating your own cover letter.

Dear Mr. Graham,

Please accept this cover letter as a formal application from me for the academic advisor vacancy that you offer. I saw the information about this vacancy on an advertisement that is posted on your website today. As an applicant with good prospect, I feel that I have all qualifies that you’re looking for in a contender. I am willing to contribute in student success, supporting the teachers in every opportunity, and creating new revenue for institution where I work.

I also have experience that could be considered of working in university setting and have interaction with the students in a role of advisory. As a professional, I am willing to make real difference to the live of the students on personal level. I also committed to my lifelong learning process and want to make real difference in the achievement of higher education for students and teachers. I am working for The Northwest University at the moment and as an academic advisor, I am responsible for changing inactive students into active students though the best strategies. I am also involved actively in maintaining good records, presenting students surveys, and planning curriculum for students.

At this stage of my career as academic advisor, I am interested in joining the academic institution of yours that offers great prospect for selected people. Please find attached supplementary documentation that is related to this vacancy including my up to date CV and references. I know I could be a great asset to your institution and look forward to have a discussion with you in person about how I can contribute for your continued success.

Thank you for your consideration, your time, and forthcoming response.    

Best regards,

Below is Academic adviser cover letter sample in Microsoft Word format.

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