Who qualifies for Administrative Professionals Day?

The day recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, executive assistants, personal assistants, receptionists, client services representatives, and other administrative support professionals.

What professional day is today?

Administrative Professionals Day Observances

Year Weekday Date
2017 Wed Apr 26
2018 Wed Apr 25
2019 Wed Apr 24
2020 Wed Apr 22

When did Admin Day start?

1952
Admin Professionals Day has been celebrated since 1952, when Secretary’s Day was part of National Secretaries Week, promoted by the National Secretaries Association that was founded in 1942.

Is an administrative professional a secretary?

An administrative assistant has more duties to perform than a secretary. An administrative assistant’s work is far above clerical jobs. Unlike a secretary, an administrative assistant has the liberty to make independent decisions. An administrative assistant can also make independent judgments.

Who created Administrative Professionals Day?

Three people led the effort to create Administrative Professionals Day/Week: Mary Barrett, a past president of the National Secretaries Association – now called the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); C. King Woodbridge, president of Dictaphone Corporation; and Harry F.

What is the highest position in administration?

High-Level Administrative Job Titles

  • Office Manager.
  • Executive Assistant.
  • Senior Executive Assistant.
  • Senior Personal Assistant.
  • Chief Administrative Officer.
  • Director of Administration.
  • Director of Administrative Services.
  • Chief Operating Officer.

What is the difference between secretary and receptionist?

Secretaries tend to work for lawyers and executives, schools, and hospitals, and in government buildings. A receptionist is the front line of a company; a secretary generally functions behind the scenes to maintain internal structure.