About Us

Founded in 1996, McKnight Associates, Inc. is a consulting firm of professionals with senior level human resources experience in higher education. Our team specializes in hands-on human resources consulting for colleges, universities, medical centers and organizations of all sizes.
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Our Services

JOB CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION

We view pay systems as part of an employee relation strategy adding value to organizational excellence. One that links individual and team rewards to improved performance. We encourage employee involvement and collaboration in our projects to ensure smooth transitions from traditional to new pay approaches.

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FLSA DETERMINATION TOOL "eFLSA"

As a means of addressing this complexity with a low cost, high quality solution, McKnight developed an electronic FLSA audit or eFLSA Patterned directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's FLSA Exemption Standards.

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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT APPRAISAL FORM "ePAF"

Performance Management is a cycle of events flowing from Organizational Goals and based on Communicated Competences and Behaviors. Our Performance Management Program links pay for performance for faculty and non-faculty employees.

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FACULTY & STAFF BENEFITS SURVEY "eBenefits"

The eBenefits Survey further allows institutional decision makers to shape or tailor benefits for different groups, and to make policy decisions and budgetary decisions that are backed by hard data.

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CAMPUS CLIMATE SURVEY

McKnight Associates, Inc. and Baird Consulting provide a survey measurement services offered to colleges, universities, and academic medical centers.

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HR ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN

McKnight offers services that include exploration of the human resources goals of an institution and the development of new strategies with campus leadership.

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Our Clients

International Clients

United Arab Emirates University
Dubai School of Government
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
Lebanese American University
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar

Recent News

Higher Education Salary Growth in 2023 Surpasses Pandemic-Era Inflation

New insights from a recent study conducted by CUPA-HR shed light on the salary landscape within higher education for the 2023-24 period. Notably, median pay increases continued their upward trajectory from the previous year, surpassing the inflation rate for the first time since 2019-20. Nevertheless, despite this positive trend, many employees in higher education are […]

Apr 30, 2024

Embracing Diversity: The Imperative of Inclusive Hiring Practices in Colleges and Universities

In the pursuit of academic excellence and societal progress, colleges and universities must recognize the pivotal role that diversity and inclusion play in shaping their hiring practices. Beyond mere representation, fostering a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff not only enriches the educational experience but also cultivates a more vibrant and equitable campus community. Let’s […]

Apr 15, 2024

The Indispensable Value of Tenured Positions in Higher Education

In the landscape of higher education, tenured positions hold a unique and indispensable role. While the concept of tenure has been subject to debate and scrutiny over the years, its fundamental value in fostering academic freedom, promoting research excellence, and ensuring institutional stability cannot be overstated. Let’s delve into why tenured positions are essential pillars […]

Mar 28, 2024

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