Certification Administration Committee Application

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Certification Administration Committee (CAC) Application

Are you passionate about ensuring administrative professionals have the most relevant, comprehensive certification available?

If you are passionate about certification and the CAP (Certified Administrative Professional) program and ensuring policies are relevant and inclusive; and the CAP program is governed fairly, then the Certification Administration Committee (CAC) is a great fit for you. CAC members are elected by CAP designees and are essential to the oversight of the CAP program, both initial certification and recertification.

Purpose and Work

The Certification Administration Committee (CAC) is a standing committee commissioned to provide governance and oversight of the administration of the Certified Administrative Professional Program.

Review and vote on appeals for certification candidates and certified individuals
Uphold the Code of Conduct and hold candidates and designees accountable, when necessary
Review CAP Exam Panel applications and vote on required number of members
Review Item Writer resumes to ensure qualification before Item Writer Workshops
Participate in the Job Task Analysis process every five years

Time Required: 2-6 hours per month

Term Length: Two (2) years (Governance year runs July-June)

Applications Open: December 18, 2024 - January 14, 2025

Personal Information

First Name *
Last Name
Email Address *
Phone *
City *
State/Province *
Professional Information

How long have you been an administrative professional? *	1-3 years 4-6 years 7-9 years 10+ years
Professional Title *
Organization *
Industry *
Documentation to Review Prior to Completing Application Questions
Committee Commission [What the Committee Does] Position Description [What Committee Members Do] IAAP Leadership Matrix [Leadership Competencies Utilized]
IAAP Information

Do you have an active CAP credential? *	Yes No
Short Answer Questions

How has CAP impacted your professional life? *
Explain a time where you were unable to achieve your desired result. Why were you unsuccessful? *
Please provide us with an example of your ability to align with and uphold the committee commission. *
Explain a time when a slow, methodical approach made a difference in your response to a problem. *
Do you have any experience drafting or editing policies or procedures? If yes, please elaborate. *
Can you provide an example of a decision you made based on available information and options? *
How would you incorporate the perspectives of underrepresented groups into the CAP program? *
Documents to Submit
Signed Confidentiality Agreement Resume
Confidentiality Agreement Submission *
Resume Submission *
Demographic Information
Diversity Disclosure: The IAAP Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of IAAP, including through standing committees. To ensure a dynamic and inclusive association that is relevant to supporting the administrative profession, and one that can effectively uphold IAAP’s core purpose, it is imperative that diverse committees lead the organization. As part of the nominating process, committee diversity is to be evaluated across several criteria: professional expertise, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives, as well as ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic background, age, and other dimensions of diversity. Consideration should also be given to individuals who bring intersectional perspectives, ensuring the board reflects the diverse lived experiences of our community. Our commitment to diversity is complemented by a focus on equity, ensuring all committee members have the opportunity to contribute and lead.
To what gender do you most identify? *	Agender Genderfluid Gender non-conforming Genderqueer Man Binary Two-spirit Woman Other: Please Specify Prefer Not to Answer
Other Gender Identity
Do you identify as transgender? *	Yes No Prefer Not to Answer
Age *	34 or under 35 – 45 46 – 55 56 – 65 Over 65 Prefer Not to Answer
Ethnicity *	Asian - For example, Chinese, Filipino, Asian Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Asian American Black or African American - For example, Jamaican, Haitian, Nigerian, Ethiopian, Somali Hispanic, Latino or Spanish - For example, Mexican or Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Brazilian Middle Eastern or North African - For example, Lebanese, Iranian, Egyptian, Syrian, Moroccan Native American or Alaska Native - For example, Navajo Nation, Blackfeet Tribe, Iñupiat Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander - For example, Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Chamorro, Tongan White - For example, German, Irish, English, Italian, Polish, French Some other race, ethnicity, or origin not listed here Prefer Not to Answer
Are you a new or returning applicant? *	New applicant Returning applicant
If you are not appointed to this role, are you interested in serving in another role within IAAP? *	Yes No
Acknowledgement Agreement
I acknowledge that I have reviewed, understand, and agree to uphold and support IAAP’s Leadership Matrix, the Committee Commission, the Position Description, and the Confidentiality Agreement. I acknowledge that the application process includes a virtual video interview.
Signature *
Accommodation Requests
If you have any accessibility needs for the IAAP Volunteer Leader application process, please email Rachel.Suman@iaap-hq.org with your accommodation request.

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