Advice for pursuing a career as an Unit Administrator?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 22:52:04 -0400

I'm currently tasked in the S-1 section in my unit,I'm tasked with a lot but I want obtain more knowledge to be more efficient at my duties and more helpful to the soldiers.Due to being a 92A in a Quartermaster unit I could not receive a slot to go to Human Resource(42a) school to reclass.Would attending a UA course be helpful? Any guidance would be gladly appreciated!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2016 11:58 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 23:58:07 -0400

If they're going to have you working in S1, there's no reason to not send you to the 42A course...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2016 2:29 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 02:29:59 -0400

Yes going to a UA course is beneficial if you are assigned to Reserve unit.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2016 12:05 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 12:05:40 -0400

You will want to attend the Unit Pay Course and UA Basic. 42A is helpful, but not required.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2016 9:43 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 21:43:47 -0400

Going to UA basic and pay may help but when it is time for your evaluation you still have to have something on there excelling you in your duty MOS- got it you're task to do it but what will happen if they don't send you to reclass and you go to 92A schools? Is that setting you up for promotion and outstanding ratings when you go? You need to get a counseling form of what your duties are as a 92A and your tasked duty. You need to look as good as the unit looks. Know what to expect from this command and have your expectations on what you deserve and need to advance.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2016 9:51 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 21:51:56 -0400

Also see about getting a mentor of someone who is where you want to be and knows how to get there. No matter the MOS. If you are a reservist, what are you doing to get promoted and get positions like SSA, SAA and G1? Why stop at S1? You should have someone in your higher command or unit in the same building that could give you hands on training. Request it through email.

Response by MSG Julia Moore made Jul 13 at 2016 8:25 PM

MSG Julia Moore — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 20:25:46 -0400

CPL, as the Chief Instructor of the Unit Administrator Basic Course at Ft Knox, you ABSOLUTELY need to attend my course if you are assigned as a UA. Email me: [login to see]

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2016 8:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 20:17:26 -0400

I'm a UA. A basic understanding of 42A is great, but it's so much more. It's pay, personnel, operations, training and security all rolled into one position. UA basic is a great start. Let me know what questions you have. [login to see]

Response by SSG Ann Marie Marczak made Oct 21 at 2023 2:08 PM

SSG Ann Marie Marczak — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 14:08:35 -0400

Good day 42A's and 92Y. I have the experience in both. While stationed in Germany with 141st Signal Bn as a Signal Solder I gained my experience through OJT in Supply and as the Administrative/Operations Sergeant. I have not attended either the 42A or 92Y course, but my experience goes beyond what is taught in the school house. I currently work with IPPS-A, IWS SMS, have experience conducting service computation, accessing Soldiers into the Army, assist in AGR transfers, and sanctuary soldiers. My knowledge and skills using Ulls S-4, PBUSE, to order supplies and maintenance. Was a Government Purchase Card holder, familiar with lateral transfers, command inventories, FOI, assisted in managing the commanders MTOE and TDA. Filed FLIPs, maintained the 1SG barracks program issuing keys. Was a supervisor of the Unit Armory and NBC room. I worked preparing the Division Commanders daily briefing book while working in Division S-3 Current Operation, monitored taskings, movements, serious incidents, and the blotter reports. Not also to mention my primary MOS in Signal. The only down side is that I cannot Sign up in the reserves since I was permanent medically retired from the Regular army. Most of the jobs that are offered require that I am supposed to be able to be in the Reserve Unit. I have attended SLC when my disability became prevalent. Other than the issue caused by the disability did not complete the last week of SLC which is the Field Training exercise. I had 9 months left on active duty before I made 20 years, I know the Army as a whole has changed over the past 10 years and hopefully the Toxic Leadership has been weeded out. I am looking for guidance as I feel my skills are being wasted at a GS-5 level Human Resources Assistant (Mil/OA.)
A Unit Administator is a perfect combination of my skills, knowledge, and experience.