Office Admin & Virtual SupportExecutive · 10+ years
Runs the CEO's office and makes sure priorities get done.
Steps to become a Chief of Staff
- FI Strategic Management Professional Diploma · 720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
- FI Leadership & Organisational Development Professional Diploma · 720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
FI diplomas and certifications are skills-training credentials, not TESDA NCs, CHED degrees or PRC licences.
Pay guide
- Executive: above the senior range; varies widely.
- Virtual Assistant for overseas clients: ₱40,000–₱140,000 (kareera.co, converted from USD)
A guide, not a job offer. Overseas pay is usually higher.
Ways to work
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Remote / work from home
- Freelance / project-based
- Hybrid
Virtual assistant work for overseas clients is one of the biggest remote job markets for Filipinos.
Career ladder in Office Admin & Virtual Support
- Starting out (No work experience): Admin Trainee · Receptionist
- Entry level (0–2 years): Admin Assistant · Front Desk Officer · Virtual Assistant
- Mid level / Supervisor (3–5 years): Executive Assistant · Office Supervisor · Records Officer · Tech Virtual Assistant
- Senior / Manager (6–10 years): Administration Manager · Office Manager
- Executive (10+ years): Chief of Staff · Head of Administration
Changing careers or starting a business?
Good for anyone with good English and computer skills. Business idea: Your own virtual assistant agency. See the business roadmap · Earn a degree from your experience (ETEEAP)
Questions
What does a Chief of Staff do?
Runs the CEO's office and makes sure priorities get done.
How do I become a Chief of Staff?
Follow the steps on this page: the FI courses for this level. Build your free roadmap and track every step in My FI.
Can I work as a Chief of Staff abroad or from home?
Remote work is possible for this role. Work abroad only through DMW-licensed agencies or direct employers.