Education Counselor Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for students with information regarding resources, opportunities and assistance available to them on the college and in the community including procedures for enrollment, assessment, financial aid and academic progress.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Clear understanding of the social justice issues that face educational leaders and a commitment to equity and the celebration of diversity in a pluralistic society
• Accurate oral and written communication skills
• Pleasant demeanor and excellent public relations skills
• Displays initiative and works with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to take initiative, work efficiently and independently to achieve goals with minimal supervision
• Accurate grammar and proofreading skills
• Conduct website maintenance
• Conducts surveys and input data

Please consider me for the education counselor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for financial screening eligibility criteria, communication tools and patient resources information related to financial assistance and other community programs.

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:

• Commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and/or social justice
• Experience submitting and/or securing grant funds
• An understanding of the mission of a Catholic, Jesuit institution and a willingness to embed those qualities into teaching
• Evidence of applied practice in counseling
• Strong background/training in multicultural counseling, group process, research and statistics, and Counselor Education core courses
• Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential for securing external funding
• Active research agenda focusing on topics of high importance to counseling
• Collegiality, professionalism, and team orientation

Please consider me for the education counselor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for appropriate educational programs for student, faculty, and staff groups as well as, if resources permit, for community groups.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proactive in problem solving, and timely in supporting placements so students can begin their work in the field early in the semester
• Evidence of effective teaching experience in a higher education setting
• Evidence of effective supervision experience
• Evidence of scholarly activities related to school counseling, school counselor training, and/or critical issues facing school-aged children and their families
• Membership and commitment in school counseling and counselor education-related professional organizations
• Commitment to social justice/equity and strength-based practice in the context of the ASCA National Model, the Mass Model, and the Curriculum Frameworks
• Expertise and/or experience with diverse populations
• Work experience as a school counselor

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for information on published curricula, sequencing, academic statuses, registration procedures, and College policies on academic eligibility, and readmission processes.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Work experience in Mental Health Counseling
• Experience teaching in higher education, including utilizing technology and distance learning
• Knowledge of and/or experience with CACREP standards
• Professional experience and training as a school counselor in K-12 schools
• Work experience and interest in teaching school specialty and core counseling courses
• Experience in teaching as a faculty member, graduate teaching assistant, or doctoral intern within a counselor education program
• Willingness to coordinate the school counseling program
• Counseling experience in a clinical mental health or an educational setting

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

Previously, I was responsible for trauma-informed crisis counseling, including psychological first aid, exploring available options, and referral, as appropriate accompaniment, navigation, and coordination of campus and community resources.

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

• Evidence of collaboration/partnerships/scholarship with colleagues in other disciplines, schools, community agencies, or primary and behavioral healthcare
• Knowledge and experience with developing program resources through contracts and grant-writing
• Teaching experience with distance education and other technology-assisted instruction
• Evidence of professional service at university, state, and/or national levels
• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or a closely related field from a CACREP accredited institution with a school counseling emphasis
• Earned license in school counseling and eligible for licensure in Colorado
• Evidence of expertise in Counselor Education with an emphasis in school counseling
• Evidence of potential for securing external funds or scholarships through grants or contracts