"Enhancing the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development." WHO QUALIFIES FOR MEMBERSHIP?
Administrative Assistants
Secretaries/Executive Secretaries
Office Adminstrators and Managers
Receptionists
Clerical Staff
And all other administrative office professionals
MEMBER CLASSIFICATION
There are three types of membership in IAAP:
Professional - A member currently employed (or within the last two years) as an administrative professional, or a holder of the CPS and/or CAP rating, or an employed teacher of business education.
Student – A full time student in business education
Associate – Available to a representative or manager from a business, training firm, staffing agency, educational institution or other organization that shares the objectives of IAAP and supports its programs.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Benefits of IAAP membership:
Member discount on purchases through IAAP on education and professional development resource materials
Discounts on registration of any IAAP sponsored international level training workshops, seminars, conferences and conventions.
Discounts on registration for the Certified Administrative Professional or the Certified Professional Secretary exams
Subscription to: OfficePro magazine, OfficePro Express, an e-newsletter full of research, trends and technology information; IAAP Connections, the association’s monthly e-newsletter
Full access to the IAAP Web Community, an online social network for IAAP members.
Training and networking events and have opportunities for leadership
IAAP CORE VALUES
Integrity: We demonstrate this cornerstone of our profession through honesty, accountability and high ethical standards. Respect: We create respect within our profession and association through listening, understanding and acknowledging member feedback.
Adaptability: We ensure the success of our association by embracing positive change and by nurturing diversity, creativity and visionary thinking.
Communication: We cultivate and maintain excellence by remaining approachable at all levels, communicating openly and building strong relationships.
Commitment: We are steadfast in our goals to develop learning opportunities for career-minded administrative professionals and to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness.