What is IAAP? The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is the world’s largest association for administrative support staff, with 600 chapters and 40,000 members and affiliates in 66 countries worldwide. IAAP works to build a professional image of administrative professionals in the workplace. IAAP is open to all persons working in secretarial and office administrative positions, along with business educators, students, firms and educational institutions. 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. IAAP works in partnership with employers to promote professional excellence and lifelong learning.

What does IAAP offer me? For more than 60 years, IAAP has provided up-to-date research on office trends, cutting-edge publications, outstanding seminars and conferences, and top-notch resources to help administrative professionals enhance their skills and become more effective contributors to their employers. Membership in IAAP shows your commitment to excellence.

IAAP's Mission, Objectives, Purpose, Vision and Core Values The IAAP mission is to be the acknowledged, recognized leader of administrative professionals and to enhance their individual and collective value, image, competence, and influence. IAAP's purpose is to provide information, education, and training and to set standards of excellence recognized by the business community on a global perspective. IAAP's objectives are to elevate the standards of all administrative professionals and to promote their working relationships with management through continuing education, authorized programs, and publications. IAAP's vision is to inspire and equip all administrative professionals to attain excellence. Visit the IAAP International website