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IAAP World Headquarters, Kansas City, Missouri (USA)
About IAAP
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The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
is a not-for-profit professional association with approximately 40,000 members and
affiliates and nearly 600 chapters worldwide.
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IAAP works in partnership
with employers to promote professional excellence.
Definition of Administrative
Professional
Association History
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Founded in
1942 as the National Secretaries Association (NSA) to provide a
professional network and educational resources for secretarial
staff. The association's name was changed in 1998 to the
International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
to encompass the large number of varied administrative job
titles and recognize the advancing role of administrative
support staff in business and government.
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IAAP established the
Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) program in 1951 to set
recognized standards of excellence in the profession. IAAP
introduced an additional advanced certification, the Certified
Administrative Professional (CAP) program, in 2001.
Association Structure
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A total of 40,000+ members and affiliates;
nearly 600 chapters; 36 regional divisions in six districts.
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International
in scope – members and chapters in 66 countries.
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IAAP has members in
most Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of mid- to small-sized
businesses, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and
federal, state, and local government agencies.
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IAAP is a non-profit organization classified
by the IRS as a 501(c) 6 association.
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Governed by a 12-member International Board
of Directors, elected annually by member delegates at the IAAP
International Convention and Education Forum.
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IAAP
owns and operates its headquarters building located in Kansas City,
Missouri.
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IAAP is not a union organization – we work
in partnership with employers to promote excellence and lifelong
learning.
IAAP Core Values
IAAP’s core values, defined as a set of guiding principles or tenets
that define what the organization stands for, include:
Trust for each other in all relationships, including those with
other members, staff, employers, vendors, leaders, mentors and sponsors.
Encouragement:
Offer inspiration for administrative professionals to fulfill
their potential and advance their careers.
Leadership:
Members serve as positive ambassadors and role models for both
the profession and association; leadership development is a key purpose
of IAAP.
Loyalty: Loyalty to the
profession, to employers, and to IAAP is a characteristic of true
professionals and is highly valued in business.
Professionalism:
A commitment to excellence, both individually and collectively,
is a hallmark of IAAP.
Relevance: To assure
that IAAP continues to offer worthwhile programs and services—and meet
members’ evolving needs.
Pride: Pride in our
chosen career field and membership in IAAP.
Connection:
IAAP offers invaluable opportunities to develop long-term
friend-ships, to share information and build camaraderie among
professionals.
Individual Importance:
Each member is an important individual contributor and asset to the
organization.
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