Sample cover letter for Full Time position at Park Land community college

Dear Mr. Park,

I am writing to apply for the Research Associate position with Parkland Community College. I hold five years of experience in academic and institutional research and have the skills required to excel in this position.As an Institutional Research Associate for Overland University I collect and analyze data then present my findings in detailed reports for key campus and outside constituents. I am an organized critical thinker with the ability to look at data and see the larger picture it presents. In addition I am a skilled communicator and am able to speak with varied populations in obtaining data. I am confident in my abilities to perform the duties of Research Assistant with your college. In past positions I have demonstrated that I am able to complete complex research projects from the process of gathering information to the presentation of findings. I would love to be able to use my skills to help Parkland Community College achieve its data documentation goals. My experience personality and professionalism make me an ideal candidate for your Research Associate position. Please contact me at your convenience so that we may discuss in further detail how I can assist the research team at your institution. I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Kristy Swanson