Lead Advisor Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for academic advising to undergraduate EOP participants on general education, graduation requirements, college-based policies, and other related policies and procedures (through individual appointments, walk-in advising, and group workshops).

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:

• Uses analytics to proactively address and consult on variable pay plan and/or performance measurement modifications, impacts and risks
• Acts as primary liaison for and/or coaches peers to effectively lead variable pay plan design, assessment and implementation activities
• Ensures appropriate governance and compliance capabilities for variable pay plans, systems, and processes
• Leads the implementation of variable pay performance management infrastructure, including creation and assessment of business requirements, interfaces, and outputs
• Provides guidance to team regarding administration of systems and applications related to incentive and/or production data that impact variable pay programs
• Provides expert knowledge and guidance in the design, assessment, implementation and/or administration of compensation programs, practices and policies (Executive and/or Non-Executive)
• Advises senior leadership and HR Business Partners on compensation programs, practices and policies (Executive and/or Non-Executive) to ensure market competitiveness, strategic alignment and legal compliance
• Consults with HR and business stakeholders

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

Previously, I was responsible for general Education and support in the major advising services consistent with CSU, SJSU, Academic Advising and Retention Services (AARS) and College of Humanities and the Arts (H&A) policies and procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Performs and leverages analysis of employment activity consistent with regulatory requirements including but not limited to hires, promotions, terminations, compensation, applicant flow and step analysis
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing dispersed organized teams or groups
• Experience developing, supporting, leading company employee resource groups or teams
• Relevant program/project management in HR related activity
• PHR or SPHR and/or Diversity/AAP certification
• Demonstrated experience in hazard analysis and risk assessment skills, industrial hygiene and successful involvement in behavior-based safety programs - with strong technical, interpersonal, organizational and written & oral communication presentation skills
• Advises and represents customers making decisions related to business and application direction and modifications, taking into account current and future business needs and opportunities
• Manages and participates in the identification, research, and analysis of business, process, and technology opportunities

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for advising and assistance to students with regards to program degree requirements, degree planning, and course selection; serve as a resource for online degree and non-degree students regarding Online Programs, Graduate College, and University policy and procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Monitors the work of less experienced peers and team members and provides feedback and coaching as needed
• Leads and motivates cross-functional team members in designing business solutions for compensation projects and initiatives with an enterprise-wide impact
• Develops learning resources and conducts training to educate management and employees on compensation-related programs, practices and policies, ensuring compliance with legal standards and strategic alignment
• Strategic liaison partnering with D&I employee and business groups to assess status of D&I in their organizations
• Leverage insights from D&I analyst and strategy peers to encourage working groups to target actions that address areas of opportunity across the enterprise
• Provide advice and guidance on DBG best practices to encourage engagement and productive use of resources
• Partner with peers to manage external D&I partnerships (government agencies and Diversity organizations) and vendors to include acting as a liaison for D&I branding and all other D&I communications
• Identify and facilitate opportunities for employee groups to contribute to business objectives through feedback and/or insights and recommendations

In response to your job posting for lead advisor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for current student program management such as maintaining degree/curriculum requirements, degree certification, graduate petitions, and other procedures that are required by the Graduate College.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Partner with Program Manager to manage calendar of events and ensure alignment of working groups with D&I strategy across Enterprise
• Advise and demonstrate expert knowledge of D&I in multiple categories to ensure accurate response to D&I inquiries (i.e., VETS, EEO, selection process, policies and procedures)
• Ensure all questions and issues raised through DBGs regarding D&I activities and observations
• Hold regular touch base meetings with employee and business ERGs to maintain in-depth knowledge and status of activities, participation, accomplishments and engagement advise on best practices while facilitating two-way feedback between employees and the business
• Provide guidance and direction on formation, evolution and management of resource groups by designing and maintaining appropriate guidelines, policies and procedures
• Facilitate strategic planning events coordinating the alignment of groups under a cohesive D&I strategy
• Ensure alignment and oversight of group budgets in accordance with recommended practices
• Maintain an awareness of compliance and knowledge of legal and regulatory matters related to D&I

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

Previously, I was responsible for interpretation and explanation of college and university degree policies and procedures.

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:

• Leads team projects and activities using project management methodology
• Provides work direction and coaching for employees in group, including input to performance evaluations and development plans
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office or systems supported
• Analyze contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and Government Contracting policies
• Draft, develop, negotiate and administer contractual agreements for assigned programs
• Perform annual personnel reviews
• Assist in the mentorship, training and development of junior contracting staff
• Coordinate workloads