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4.86/5 · 14 reviews
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5.03/31/2026

Amazing guy

5.03/17/2026

Brings enthusiasm and expertise to class.

5.09/15/2025

cannot lecture or teach

5.09/15/2025

An A-Class guy

5.09/13/2025

Amazing Professor

5.09/12/2025

Such a great guy

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About Jarrod Fred

Jarrod M. Kanizay is a seasoned expert in higher education recruitment marketing, boasting more than 20 years of hands-on industry experience. He specializes in academic recruitment, higher education, strategic leadership, and EdTech. In 2006, Kanizay founded UniJobs.com, a pioneering platform that quickly established itself as a market leader in academic job advertising. Through a commitment to exceptional service, user-friendly usability, and affordability, UniJobs expanded to serve institutions across Australia and grew to cover 40 countries. The platform's success culminated in its acquisition by Times Higher Education in 2015. Following the sale, Kanizay took on the role of APAC Managing Director for five years, applying his deep knowledge to enhance recruitment strategies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Currently, Jarrod M. Kanizay serves as Founder and CEO of AcademicJobs.com, based in San Francisco, California, United States. He has pioneered an agile, client-first ecosystem designed specifically for the global higher education community, offering job listings, university rankings, career news, and conference details. This platform supports a diverse range of institutions, from elite global universities to regional community colleges, by prioritizing listening to client needs, rapid iteration, outstanding support, and accessible pricing. In 2011, as Director of UniJobs, Kanizay presented Monash University with the award for Australia's best university employer, applauding their staff engagement efforts. His career trajectory demonstrates a profound influence on the academic job market, facilitating efficient talent acquisition and career mobility for academics worldwide through innovative recruitment solutions and marketing expertise.