Description
Administrative Specialist responsibilities include the management of administrative and clerical functions in the areas of general administration, personnel administration, operational administration, and manpower administration. The required qualifications include basic clerical and communication skills. Administrative Specialists are required to learn administrative procedures and processes, pay and personnel information, preparation of orders and directives, correspondence, and the use and maintenance of filing systems. There are a wide variety of billets available in this MOS ranging from duty at the staff level in the operational, garrison, joint duty assignments and the opportunity to serve on independent duty in support of the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR).
Core Skills
- records and information management
- personnel and HR administration
- pay and entitlements processing support
- document drafting and correspondence
- data entry and data quality control
- office workflow and process management
- customer service and client support
- use of office productivity software
- scheduling and calendar management
- records security and privacy awareness
- report preparation and briefing support
- basic database and spreadsheet skills
- file management (digital and physical)
- policy and procedure interpretation
- time management and task prioritization
- written and verbal communication
- attention to detail in high-volume processing
Common Certifications
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Society for Human Resource Management - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Civilian Career Paths
- ADMINISTRATION
- HUMAN RESOURCES
- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
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Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.