FTI is seeking a Barracks Administrative Support Specialist to provide on-site administrative support to Surface Warfare Engineering Schools Command (SWESC) in Great Lakes, Illinois. Salary range for this role is $50k - 60k with the ability to work an assigned shift schedule 1:00pm - 9:00pm. Estimated start date for this role is May 2026.

This position provides administrative and accountability support for student housing operations across designated barracks facilities. The role supports active-duty and civilian staff in maintaining student accountability, processing housing documentation, and coordinating administrative actions related to student check-in, check-out, and status tracking. 

This position functions in an administrative support capacity and does not exercise command, disciplinary, or adjudication authority. 

Student Accountability & Reporting Support 

• Prepare daily accountability documentation including student status validation, curriculum add-ons, and updates to medical and dental tracking lists. 

• Verify student data using approved command systems and generate required rosters and accountability reports. 

• Submit required daily Room and Rack reports and student accountability reports within established timelines. 
• Monitor official email accounts for updates related to student status, academic changes, medical/dental appointments, and administrative notifications.
   

Housing Administration Support 

• Process student check-ins and check-outs, including key issuance and inventory documentation. 

• Record housing transactions in Enterprise Military Housing (EMH) and maintain associated documentation files. 

• File and maintain room inspection documentation in student records. 

• Support weekly barracks inspection documentation and post inspection results as directed. 
  
  

Administrative Documentation Support 

• Prepare administrative packages in support of Government-led disciplinary or administrative processes, including assembling required supporting documentation under Government direction. 

• Record required entries into EMH and route documentation to designated Government leadership as directed. 

• Update student tracking lists including medical, dental, academic remediation, reclassification, and legal status lists as required. 
  
  

Records & Systems Support 

• Maintain accurate student records and accountability logs. 

• Utilize Office 365 tools (Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive) and EMH system to support documentation and reporting requirements. 

• Review leave packages and related documentation for completeness prior to routing. 
  
  

Additional Duties 

• Perform additional administrative tasks supporting barracks operations within the scope of the contract and under Government direction. 
  
  

Other Information:  

• May require frequent travel between assigned buildings; candidate must provide their own transportation (no base transportation available). May require walking between buildings (potentially 1–2 miles) and working in inclement weather. May require stair use in multi-floor buildings without passenger elevators. 

Required Qualifications 

• Must be located within a commutable distance to report full-time onsite in Great Lakes, IL. 
• High School degree or GED required (minimum)
• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain an active Secret DoD Security Clearance (at minimum). Secret clearance preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive). 
• Familiarity with data entry and administrative recordkeeping processes. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. 
• Ability to work assigned shift schedule 1:00pm - 9:00pm
• Occasional travel may be required (up to 25%). 

 Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior military administrative or housing support experience. 
• Experience using Enterprise Military Housing (EMH) systems. 
• CPR certification. 
• Experience working in a military training or student management environment.

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