IAAP & IAAP Foundation Board of Directors Application 2026

Are you passionate about elevating the administrative profession and the growth of IAAP through strategic thinking and advanced-level leadership skills?

If you have a passion for the administrative profession and the success of IAAP, along with exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills, then becoming an IAAP board member would be a great fit for you. As a board member, you guide the future of IAAP and the administrative profession.

Purpose and Work

Provide volunteer leadership, governance, and oversight to IAAP as a voting officer of the board with full authority and responsibility to develop the strategic direction and policies of the association. Monitor the association’s financial health, participate in budget planning, and support IAAP's core strategy, purpose, and values.

• Develop, understand, and support the strategic plan in its core purpose of IAAP

• Be knowledgeable and stay current on issues and trends affecting the association and the profession

• Develop policies to govern the association

• Protect assets and provide proper financial oversight

• Ensure effective organizational planning

• Participate in informal and formal coaching of current and future board members

• Serve as a coach to assigned Volunteer Leaders

• Serve on board subcommittees, working groups, and other board assignments which may require monthly/semi-monthly conference calls

• Contribute to the performance evaluation of the CEO

• Ensure long-term viability of the board through succession planning

• Uphold IAAP’s public image, both internal and external

• Attend and participate in board orientation and in-person board meetings annually, as well as monthly board meetings

• Prepare for all meetings by reviewing the agenda and supporting documents in advance

• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to leadership effectiveness by completing self-assessments, receiving and implementing feedback, and acting on individual development plan

Time Required: 10-12 hours per month for Directors and Diversity Officer; 14-16 hours per month for Chair and Chair-Elect. Travel and weekend time required.

Term Length: One (1) or two (2) years, depending on role (Governance Year runs July-July)

Documentation to Review Prior to Completing Application

• Application Guide

• Position Descriptions

• IAAP Leadership Matrix

Applications Open: January 30, 2026

Applications Close: February 13, 2026

* In the 2026 application window, the IAAP Foundation Board will have one open position: Chair-Elect. While we recognize interest in serving on the Foundation Board, no Director-at-Large positions will be open during this application cycle. We encourage interested individuals to apply in a future cycle.