Academic Administrator Cover Letter

Writing an academic administrator cover letter is not rocket science and given the specific reason for why it is written, i.e. to attract the reader, whoever it may be, the employer himself or a recruiter, there is a typical format that is to be followed. The following sections will give you the format and a sample cover letter for the academic administrator.

Academic Administrator Cover Letter Format

Sender's Details: This section of the academic administrator cover letter has the details of the sender, like his or her name, postal and email address and contact numbers. After this, you have to mention the date on which you are sending the cover letter.

Name of Sender
Postal Address
Email Address
Contact Number(s)
Date
Addressee's Details: After the date, you give in the details of the person whom you are writing to. This will include his or her name, the designation he or she holds in that particular company or organization. Mention the company's or organization's name and a short address, if possible.
Name of Addressee
Post
Name of Company / Organization
Postal Address
City Name.

Salutation: As the name suggests, this section is where you begin your letter and address the reader, so the general format is to keep it formal and address directly with names, as given below. The earlier format of addressing using Sir or Madam is not quintessential.
Mr. / Miss. __________
Re: application for the concerned post

Yours Sincerely,
(Signature)
Applicant's Name

Enclosures: Resume, Certificates, Other Documents

So this was the American format for writing business letters. The following is a sample for you to understand better.

Tips for Cover Letter Writing

An important thing to keep in mind while writing cover letters in general is that you have to tailor the letter according to what job opportunity you are interested in. Just like you have to make few changes in the resume, same way, it is preferred if you know who your reader is. Customize and personalize the letter. As for the format is concerned, type the letter in a word document (computer) and choose a font face and font size that is simple and not too large. After this is done, do check for any kind of mistakes.

Academic Administrator Cover Letter Example

Sylvia Pattinson
Cinderella Housing Society,
St. Maria Street 5, Block J,
North Hampshire.
sylvia.pattinson@wondermail.com
Contact Number - 1234 567 890
03/04/2011

Robin Matthew
Recruiting Officer
North Hampshire Schooling Society,
Highway No.9, Marlboro Avenue,
North Hampshire.

Mr. Matthew,
Re: Application for Academic Administrator I hereby apply for the post of an Academic Administrator with reference to the notice posted online on educationjobs.com which I saw on the 02 March 2011. I have worked in some highly reputed educational institutes in Massachusetts where I was located before. I have shifted lately to North Hampshire. I possess all the qualities you have specified in the notice. Kindly have a look at my resume.

Thank you for your time and considering my letter.

Yours Sincerely,
(Signature)
Sylvia Pattinson

Enclosures:

Letter of Recommendation
Resume
Certificates
Relieving letter
Experience Letter
Copy of Latest Salary Slip
Address Proof
Identity Proof