Senior Office Assistant Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the senior office assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for timely and effective database systems maintenance and repair support on database systems necessary to ensure maximum availability and performance of those resources.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong organizational and time management skills, and detail orientation
• A good communicator with excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and consultative skills
• Prepared to represent the senior staff by providing high levels of service with confidentiality, professionalism, and a positive attitude
• Professionalism and discretion necessary to handle sensitive information regarding budgets and financials
• A friendly, customer service-oriented demeanor and willingness to answer questions and solve problems
• Experience in higher education field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced computer skills, including MS Word and Excel, and familiarity with data reporting principles
• Familiarity with budget and office operations

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for on call 24X7 emergency off-hours support of critical systems for database problem resolution and recovery, as well as production applications.

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

• Answers and routes incoming calls and/or escalates when necessary
• Ensures visitors are appropriately signed in, badged and escorted as per Secureworks policy and procedures
• Accepts and tracks packages
• Provides direction and answers questions from visitors and team members as needed
• Acts as a building information liaison/coordinator
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with the trade and the necessary safety procedures
• Knowledge of business continuity and crisis management procedures
• Knowledge of building security policies and necessary procedures

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for advanced troubleshooting for applications and systems and advanced technical support for database related activities with emphasis on root cause analysis.

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

• Highly proficient with applications including the full Microsoft Office suite, event planning applications (including seating plans, name cards, name tags), Adobe, Outlook
• Familiarity with Filemaker Pro and with other online databases
• Initiative – willingness to learn new software tools and commitment to improving skills with existing tools
• Strong administrative skills – spelling, proof-reading, typing, letter-writing
• Event planning and/or project management experience is desirable
• Experience in higher education is desirable
• Open flexible approach to work with environment and job responsibilities
• Internet-savvy to navigate Internet in searching to timely and relevant information as necessary

Please consider me for the senior office assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for on-call support for applications and database systems.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Works well in a team environment and collaborates with and reports back to key internal and external stakeholders
• Experience supporting an IT Infrastructure Services Program
• Experience processing purchasing requisitions, invoices for consultants and subcontractors, and travel and expense reports
• Experience with coordinating and administering subcontractor tasks
• Experience coordinating and preparing customer meetings including Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
• Microsoft Office to include proficient skills in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Office management and superviory experience
• Greets, logs and directs visitors

In response to your job posting for senior office assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for advanced technical troubleshooting for applications and database systems.

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

• Expert knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• Highly detailed and very organized
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Google Docs
• Progressive administrative experience 7-9 yrs
• Providing support to executive level management - or equivalent 7-9 yrs
• Fast-paced environment 7-9 yrs
• Possesses high energy, a "can-do" attitude, a willingness to take initiative, and a proactive approach to office and team support
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and experience with Adobe Acrobat