Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals

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Welcome to the official website of the Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals (JAAP). Please feel free to make comments in our guest book.

JAAP is the representative body for secretaries and administrative professionals in Jamaica. Its purpose is to elevate the standards of secretaries and administrative professionals in Jamaica and demands from its members a high standard of proficiency and integrity. A Certified Professional Secretary (CPS)/Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) is qualified in finance and business law, office systems and administration, and management.

Through professional association and exchange of ideas, techniques and customs, members of the JAAP have the unique opportunity not only to contribute to their own development but to also contribute to better international relations.

View our aims and objectives, code of ethics and members of the National Executive

Highlights Convention 2011

JAAP Welcomes Dervan Malcolm as an

Honorary Member

Honorary Member Dervan Malcolm poses for a photo op after being presented with his citation.  Also in photo, Gloria Henry, President of JAAP,  Sylvia Answer, 1st Vice President of JAAP and Angella Lewars, President of the Kingston Chapter of JAAP.

JAAP launches fund to raise $190m for hospital equipment

L-R:  President of the Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals (JAAP), Gloria Henry presents the ‘LINAC Fund commitment document’ to Audley Baxter of the Cornwall Regional Hospital's Radiography Department. Looking on are JAAP 1st Vice President, Sylvia Answer and President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Davon Crump.

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2011-2012 National Executive Installed

At the 24th Annual General Meeting of the JAAP a new executive committee was installed.

L-R:  Gloria Henry - President, Sylvia Answer - 1st Vice President, Claudia Jackson - 2nd Vice President, Marilyn Garrick - Secretary, Eldoris Vidol - Asst. Secretary, Kareen Murray - Treasurer, Cassandra Watson - Public Relations Officer, Yvonne Hall - Legal Counsel, Marcia Kirby - Immediate Past President

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL

Performs administrative duties as outlined below, in relation to a Departmental Manager or specialized officer at managerial, or equivalent, level.

a)  Handles information at the level of confidentiality commensurate with the responsibilities of      related officers.

b)  Prepares data and spreadsheet      reports.

c)  Handles customer service.

d)  Develops master schedules.

e)  Writes correspondence.

f)  Represents their department at      meetings.

g)  Designs newsletters and       brochures with desktop       publishing.

h)  Hires, trains and supervises staff.

i)  Purchases office supplies.

j)  Arranges meetings and travel.

UPCOMING CHANGES TO THE IAAP CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

IAAP’s Certification Program will be changing effective November 2011. In an attempt to answer as many questions as possible, we’ve developed this question & answer sheet. We’re excited about the upcoming changes, and we hope that you will be too. Our goal, as always, is to maintain a vibrant program that’s marketable to the professional community. Read more.

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