Army MOS · Support
79V Army Reserve Career Counselor (Army Reserve)
Overview
Army Reserve Career Counselors transfer, counsel, inform, and retain qualified Soldiers across Individual Ready Reserve, Troop Program Unit, Active Guard and Reserve, and Individual Mobilization Augmentee programs. They support retention and vacancy-filling objectives, prospect units for qualified applicants to officer commissioning programs and AGR CMF 79 accessions, and help Army Reserve units execute retention programs and policies.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- career counseling
- talent sourcing and recruiting
- interviewing and candidate assessment
- sales and persuasion
- pipeline and territory management
- briefing and presentation skills
- data-driven decision making
- relationship building
- policy interpretation and compliance
- stakeholder engagement
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
- Administration
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Workforce Professional (CWP)
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)
Career Growth
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) · Funded · Promotion points
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) · 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 79V. 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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