Academic Program Director Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical advice to the Warden and institutional administrative staff on the accreditation processes to aid in the decision-making process.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Successful distance education course design, and history of success in teaching online is necessary
• Skilled with use of Microsoft Office products
• Provide proactive and on-going support to programs in developing, executing, and reporting annual assessment activities
• Coordinate with the iDesign and iTeach units of the Teaching and Learning Commons to identify areas of need for faculty performing assessment duties
• Develop and promote innovative assessment methods
• Provide administration and oversight of the institution’s internal Quality Matters reviews
• Work with the leadership team to provide support for larger culture-building initiatives
• Knowledge of accreditation policies where appropriate

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

Previously, I was responsible for oversight of the program’s participation in the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accreditation process.

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

• Understanding of regional or program accreditation standards and learning technologies and pedagogies
• Higher education experience in a distance learning environment preferred
• Experience in developing online education programs and experiences that are relevant, engaging, and available across multiple platforms
• Experience in relationship management across a range of internal and external partners
• Experience with or knowledge of user experience design or software development preferred
• Experience with content management, metadata, and content management systems preferred
• Industry experience in accounting related field preferred
• Industry experience in related field preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support for the ABET accreditation and represent department at school-wide accreditation process meetings.

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

• Expertise in baccalaureate nursing education
• Active license as clinical social worker preferred
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills and supervisory experience in a fast-paced academic setting
• Proven record in sales, marketing and student recruitment highly preferred
• Exemplary interpersonal/written communication highly preferred
• Demonstrated member of a high functioning work team environment highly preferred
• Proven self-starter & commitment to quality highly preferred
• Earned doctorate in educational leadership or related field

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and support for the College’s continuous improvement initiatives, as well as state and national accreditation 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:

• Successful experience in educational leadership and administration in PK-12 Catholic school settings and skilled teaching experience in online environment (preferred)
• Successful teaching experience at the graduate level in courses that serve educational leadership students, particularly in Catholic education
• Commitment to LMU and School of Education mission
• Experience in student performance assessment implementation and data analysis
• Experience in training faculty
• Experience working with local public school systems
• Excellent presentation skills and public speaking
• Some evening board and committee meetings

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

Previously, I was responsible for direction, counseling and guidance of activities necessary to maintain Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) accreditation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Industry experience in related field
• Understanding of accreditation and licensure standards
• Prior experience with nursing accreditation programs preferred
• Previous experience with self-study/survey visits in higher education
• Entrepreneurial thinker with exceptional communication and leadership skills
• High level of demonstrated client service skills
• Extensive professional network in the Portland metro community in finance and/or accounting
• Ensure students meet course and institutional outcomes in all biology, chemistry, and natural science courses using a semi-standardized approach and following the college’s teaching philosophy