Marine Corps MOS · Support
0111 Administrative Specialist
Overview
Administrative Specialists manage clerical functions involving general, personnel, operational, and manpower administration. They prepare orders, directives, and correspondence, handle pay and personnel information, and use and maintain filing systems.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
- use of office productivity software
- records security and privacy awareness
- policy and procedure interpretation
- written and verbal communication
Civilian Software & Tools
- Google Workspace software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Administration
- Human Resources
- Finance and Accounting
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate · Funded
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Outlook Associate
Career Growth
- Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) · Funded
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) · Funded
Also Common
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
- Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.
- Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.
- Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
- Transmit work electronically to other locations.
Related Occupations
- File Clerks
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- Receptionists and Information Clerks
- Administrative Services Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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