About Us

The New Jersey Division was chartered through the original organization, Professional Secretaries International (PSI), in September 1953. Representative members are office professionals, administrative assistants, office coordinators, clerical supervisors, executive secretaries, personnel recruiters and all types of administrative staff. Membership in IAAP provides opportunities for educational, personal and professional growth.

Today our membership is over 800 with 20 chapters throughout our state. NJD meets formally four times a year with featured guest speakers. We also sponsor an annual Professional Conference which offers educational programs focused on our profession and current trends. We also have social events which allow us to get to know one another in different ways. Guests, friends and colleagues of our members are welcome to attend.

Choose IAAP Membership As Your Path To Turning Your Job Into Your Career

To join the New Jersey Division, contact Nancy Tannebaum CPS/CAP, NJD Membership Chair.  Nancy can direct you to the chapter best suited to your needs and answer any questions you may have.

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The International Association of Administrative Professionals is a not-for-profit professional association for office professionals with approximately 40,000 members and affiliates and nearly 600 chapters worldwide. Our mission is to enhance the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development. The association founded in 1942 as the National Secretaries Association 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 to encompass the large number of varied administrative job titles and recognize the advancing role of administrative support staff in business and government.

Our 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.