Fill and Sign the Resume Cover Letter for President of a University Form

Instruction: This is a model letter. Adapt to fit your facts and circumstances. Return address: Name Address Line 1 Address Line 2 City , State Zip Code Date National Search Committee C/O Dr.             University Address Line Address Line City , State Zip Code Dear Dr.       : After speaking with Dean       , I was encouraged to submit my cover letter and resume in order to apply for the position of President of       University. I see this potential opportunity as both challenging and exciting and it is my wish that the Board consider my credentials to hold this prestigious office. I earned my doctorate in       from the University of       . After serving in a variety of teaching and administrative positions, I became provost of       University. I successfully initiated a campaign to revitalize the campus and build the financial stability of the University. Currently, the University can boast a highly qualified faculty, competitive students, and an endowment of $       . In addition, many prominent scholars, leaders, and authors have taken residence at the campus of       University as a direct result of the cultural and financial restoration of the University. I am a champion of higher education and it is my desire to see       University flourish as a hub of knowledge, critical thinking, and research. I will be in the area during the week of Commencement, and would like the opportunity to speak with the Board concerning this position. Please contact my office at       -       if this time is agreeable. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Sincerely, N A M E Enclosure