A graduate assistantship will be a good choice if you have just completed a graduate program.
A graduate assistant helps professors and teachers in a university or college environment with many duties including research work, curriculum development, and even classroom instructions.
Graduate assistants are more than likely hired in the university or college that they have graduated from but you can apply to another university for this position as well.
The following cover letter sample will provide you with a baseline for writing your job application for this entry-level position.
Graduate Assistantship Cover Letter Example
Amanda Goodsman
399 Waddy Road
Waddy, KY 22222
(900) 999-9992
amanda @ email . com
April 19, 2022
Ms. Flora Adams
Manager (Student Affairs)
Kentucky State University
410 College Street
Waddy, KY 99411
Dear Ms. Adams:
I am writing to apply for the Graduate Assistantship position currently vacant in the Business Administration Department of Kentucky State University. Currently, I am a student at Kentucky State University pursuing my graduate degree in business education. Being at the top of the class during my graduate studies and achiever of the Business Excellence Award, I am of the opinion that I will be an asset to any instructor that I work with.
I offer an excellent performance record in curriculum development. During the tenure of my studies, I actively assisted teachers in both class instructions and developing papers for exams on a voluntary basis. This expertise will also go a long way in preparing exam papers and marking them for undergrad students. Since I am an acclaimed student due to the demonstration of class ethics and educational excellence, I do not have any qualms about instructing classes and managing behavior problems as well.
I believe that we should discuss your needs in more detail, which is why I would like to meet with you.
I appreciate your time and consideration in reviewing this application and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Amanda Goodsman
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