Army MOS · Support
79S Career Counselor
Overview
Career Counselors counsel qualified soldiers and assist them with reenlistments or service extensions. They supervise retention efforts and manage attrition activities.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- career counseling and coaching
- interviewing and assessment
- data tracking and metrics reporting
- CRM and case management system usage
- presentation and briefing skills
- relationship building and stakeholder management
- program management and event coordination
- policy interpretation and communication
- conflict resolution and negotiation
- documentation and records management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Workday software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Training and Education
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Workforce Professional (CWP)
- Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) · Funded · Promotion points
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
- Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
Related Occupations
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Human Resources Managers
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 79S. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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