Marine Corps MOS · Support
4821 Career Counselor
Overview
A Career Counselor serves as the commander's primary advisor on enlisted retention and guides enlisted personnel in career development across Marine Corps components. The counselor provides guidance and support while maintaining thorough knowledge of prospecting, reenlistment ceremonies, career information programs, and associated policies.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- career counseling
- talent management
- training and professional development
- policy interpretation and compliance
- data entry and records management
- presentation and briefing skills
- interviewing and coaching
- program management
- metrics tracking and reporting
- stakeholder communication
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
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) · Funded
Career Growth
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) · Funded
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) · Funded
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
Also Common
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) · Funded
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.
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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