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JFA finds the best talent for those operating in the knowledge universe - those who create, curate and distribute content that matters. Publishing, libraries, associations, ed-tech, associations and med ed/med comm are home to us.

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JFA believes there is strength in creating a workforce that mirrors society. We will build a candidate pool that is deep and diverse creating the optimal chance for hiring success.

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Experience You Can Trust

With over 150-years of combined experience as hiring managers, the JFA executive search team leverages its knowledge to make the winning match for you.

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Global Reach
With a Personal Touch

JFA has completed hires in 15 countries, but our hands-on approach makes each hire deeply personal and feel close to home.

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Focused on the Next
Generation of Leadership

The surge toward open content is demanding new skills of leaders in academic libraries, scholarly & educational publishing, associations and pub tech. JFA has relationships with these leaders and is eager to introduce them to you.

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Recruiters in Publishing,
Libraries and More

WHere we work

Candidates

Clients

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Helping Build
a Diverse Workforce

JFA believes there is strength in creating a workforce that mirrors society. We will build a candidate pool that is deep and diverse creating the optimal chance for hiring success.

WHere we work

Candidates

Clients

Experience You Can Trust

With over 150-years of combined experience as hiring managers, the JFA executive search team leverages its knowledge to make the winning match for you.

WHere we work

Candidates

Clients

Global Reach
With a Personal Touch

JFA has completed hires in 15 countries, but our hands-on approach makes each hire deeply personal and feel close to home.

WHere we work

Candidates

Clients

Focused on the Next
Generation of Leadership

WHere we work

Candidates

Clients

Experience You Can Trust

With over 150-years of combined experience as hiring managers, the JFA executive search team leverages its knowledge to make the winning match for you.

WHere we work

Candidates

Clients

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Recruiting Winning Talent Since 2006

Publishing & Publishing Technology

Executive Search in Publishing & Publishing Technology JFA is native to the STM and scholarly publishing arenas, but all types of publishing are its domain now. With special expertise in University Press, open access, and digital content, the team also has a vibrant talent network in Professional, School, Higher Ed, Trade, Children’s, Religious/Spiritual, and Museum publishing. Our deep knowledge of technology also gives us a special advantage working with publishing technology firms—the array of partners that supports publishers with platforms, tagging, production services, digitization, and the creation of smart content.

Academic Libraries

Executive Search in Academic Libraries Most of the JFA team has spent their career creating products for academic libraries and their patrons. It’s a natural for us to support the talent needs of this unique constituency. And those needs are rapidly changing as libraries evolve into technology centers that are finding new ways to accommodate the on-campus and distance learning needs of students, academics and researchers. JFA has developed deep connections with library leadership as well as those key managers who lead the disparate units—Collections, Metadata, Digital Services, Scholarly Communication, Research and Learning, Outreach and more—which together create this successful, modern learning environment.

Associations & Societies

Executive Search in Associations & Societies Many associations and societies have robust publishing programs which naturally align with JFA’s strengths. But JFA has now expanded its reach to address all the talent needs of associations and societies: membership, business development, marketing, development, meetings and conferences, and general management. Our familiarity with the not-for-profit terrain helps us make winning matches here as well.

Educational Technology

Executive Search in Educational Technology Technology is now a linchpin in primary, secondary, and post-secondary education especially in a world with increasing online learning. JFA works with “Ed-tech,” the companies that bring these innovations to bear in the educational setting. From curriculum building to math and reading programs to the full panoply of online learning options, the fusion of content expertise and technological acumen falls directly in JFA’s sweet spot.

Medical Education & Medical Communication (MECC)

Executive Search in Medical Education & Medical Communication (MECC) For years, several JFA team members developed winning content for medical professionals with help from MECC partners. Now, our unrivaled network helps the global community of medical education and medical communication firms find winners in professional promotion, continuing medical education, interactive, direct-to-consumer, and more.

Where We Work

Recruiting Winning Talent Since 2006

Publishing & Pub Tech

Publishing & Publishing Technology

Executive Search in Publishing & Publishing Technology JFA is native to the STM and scholarly publishing arenas, but all types of publishing are its domain now. With special expertise in University Press, open access, and digital content, the team also has a vibrant talent network in School, Higher Ed, Trade, Children’s, Religious/Spiritual, and Museum publishing. Our deep knowledge of technology also gives us a special advantage working with publishing technology firms—the array of partners that supports publishers with platforms, tagging, production services, digitization, and the creation of smart content.

Med Ed & Med Comm

Medical Education & Medical Communication (MECC)

Educational Technology

Associations & Societies

Academic Libraries

Executive Search in Academic Libraries Most of the JFA team has spent their career creating products for academic libraries and their patrons. It’s a natural for us to support the talent needs of this unique constituency. And those needs are rapidly changing as libraries evolve into technology centers that are finding new ways to accommodate the on-campus and distance learning needs of students, academics and researchers. JFA has developed deep connections with library leadership as well as those key managers who lead the disparate units—Special Collections, Metadata, Digital Preservation, Library Technology, Acquisitions, and more—which together create this successful, modern learning environment.

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Client Testimonials

“I really appreciated the care you took with our last search, and we’re still delighted with our Director of Publications, Communications, and Marketing that you helped us find. You would top my list of search firms if we need to go to market on something again.”

-Chris Stelzig, CAE
Executive Director
Entomological Society of America

“I am a fan. I have worked with other top search firms and this one – Jack Farrell & Associates – is the best by far.”

-Lynda Coon, PhD
Dean of the Honors College
Former Interim Dean of Libraries
Professor of History
University of Arkansas

“I thought that with my deep bench of investment industry contacts that I could find a VP of Marketing quite easily for StockNews.com. Four months later I have nothing to show for my efforts. Then I got Jack Farrell and Associates on board. A week later I have seven quality candidates lined up for interviews. Hired the pick of the litter in under a month. This is why you bring in the pros!”

-Steve Reitmeister
CEO
StockNews.com

“I appreciated very much the professionalism that the JFA team brought to the typical elements of the process, as well as the sensitivity they showed when dealing with idiosyncratic elements of our situation. We are quite pleased with the outcome of the search, and confident that we were able to consider a top-level field of candidates for our Press Director position.”

-James Bennighof, PhD
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Baylor University

“I can’t thank Jack Farrell & Associates enough for the amazing service & partnership we had on this project, and we are looking forward to continuous engagements.”

-Sherif Nawar
Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner
The American University of Cairo

“JFA was remarkably resourceful in reaching a broad and deep candidate pool that includes innovators and leaders from the world of scholarly publishing and beyond. They were quick to address any questions and concerns we raised and had a deep insider’s view of the publishing industry and the transformative pressures reshaping enterprises therein. JFA was thoughtfully engaged with us throughout our process and demonstrated a consistently deep understanding of our needs and interests for this new position.

I am looking forward to working with our new Director. I recommend Jack Farrell & Associates unhesitatingly for any similar recruitment process.”

-Joe Lucia
Dean of Libraries
Temple University