Chief of Staff Job Pathing

Greek mythology can help you become a Chief of Staff. Ask yourself: How did Hercules become Hercules? How did Hera become Hera? How did Zeus become Zeus?

We’re fascinated with origin stories and for good reason. It helps us understand the pathway to achieving a specific personhood, identity and outcome.

So how can we apply this to the Chief of Staff role? By studying the prior titles that a Chief of Staff typically holds along their career path. See below for a list of titles grouped by job families. Create your own path to the Chief of Staff role.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

Personal Aide; Personal Assistant; Administrative Assistant; Executive Assistant; Executive Business Partner

OPERATIONS

Project Manager; Program Manager; Director, PMO Office; VP of Operations

STRATEGY

Analyst; Associate; Consultant; Director of Strategy

FINANCE

Analyst; Associate; VP; Principal; Operating Partner

HYBRID ROLES

Strategy and Operations Manager; Business Operations and Strategy (BizOps) Manager

C-SUITE

Founder; CEO; CXO; Deputy Chief of Staff; Business Manager; Analyst, Office of the CEO

To learn more about the Chief of Staff role, download our Chief of Staff Playbook here.

Unlock your path to becoming a Chief of Staff by downloading our Chief of Staff Playbook here and exploring how the journey through key roles mirrors the epic transformations of Greek mythology’s greatest figures.