Assignment 9: Wrapping It Up
Due Jun 15 by 11:59pm Points 100 Submitting a file upload
Overview
In this assignment, you are to create a cover letter that
you will send out to prospective employers. In addition, you are to create a
slide presentation in preparation for your job interview for the position of
Dean of Student Affairs at a small liberal arts college in the Midwest.
Instructions
Step 1
As you look and apply for job opportunities that you are
interested in, you will need a well-written cover letter. This letter provides
a preview of the type of candidate you could make for a prospective employer.
Write this letter as if you were actually applying for a new position – be
convincing. Please note that this cover letter does not have to be related to the
PowerPoint presentation that you will be creating. These are intended to be
separate assignments.
Keep these tips in mind as you create your cover letter:
Ensure your cover letter is no longer than one page, and
paragraphs are 4 – 6 lines each. Hiring Mangers look at hundreds of cover
letters and usually only have time to skim the first paragraph or so. To ensure
you stand out, be succinct and highlight your skills upfront.
Customize your cover letter for every job opening you apply
for. Make sure that your letter explicitly addresses the potential employer’s
needs and concerns. Also, update information such as contact name and address.
Check your spelling and grammar. If you don’t put the time
and effort into creating a flawless first impression, many Hiring Managers will
move on to the next candidate.
Avoid special effects such as bold and colorful fonts.
Remember this is a professional document. Arial or Times Roman, size 11 or 12
font size is a good idea.
Step 2
Understand the functions and structures associated with the
area of student affairs.
Access education programs to improve your technological
skill set.
Demonstrate an understanding of human resource management in
a student affairs setting.
Reading
Schuh, Jones, and Torres, pages 268 – 307, 359-374
Prepare a short presentation (minimum of 15 slides) that
serves as an interview presentation. As part of your interview, you have been
asked to make a presentation to the selection committee and other invited
guests.
You must create a minimum of 15 slides addressing the topics
below. Each slide must contain notes that explains the slide and/ or provides
additional information needed to thoroughly address the topic.
Propose a mission and values statement for your division.
Incorporate core values of the field (Chapter 3).
Create a brief code of ethics for your division (Chapter 6).
What primary theory(s) guide your practice?
Create a structure for your area. What services are to be
offered from your division?
Discuss your leadership style (Chapter 24).
Discuss why you are the best candidate for this position.
What professional organizations do you plan to join and what
conferences will you attend?
Presentation Specs
Your cover letter should not be more than one page in
length.
Presentation length: 15 – 20 slides.
Include name and assignment title at beginning (this does
not count as one slide).
Use APA style for format and citing (should be final slide
for slide presentation and does not count in slide count).
Save the assignments to your computer and upload to this
assignment for grading.
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