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

Breaking Down 2025: Key Trends in Faculty and Staff Compensation in Higher Education

As we step into 2025, the landscape of higher education is undergoing significant shifts, and compensation for faculty and staff remains at the forefront of discussions. With economic fluctuations, technological advancements, and evolving workforce expectations, colleges and universities are reassessing how they attract, retain, and reward their employees. Here are the key trends shaping higher […]

Dec 11, 2024

Federal Judge Vacates FLSA Overtime Rule

On November 15, a federal judge in the Eastern District Court of Texas ruled to strike down the Biden administration’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime final rule. The ruling strikes down all components of the rule, meaning both the July and January salary thresholds are no longer in effect, and the triennial automatic updates will not take […]

Nov 15, 2024

2025 Salary Trends for Adjunct Professors vs. Tenured Faculty: A Growing Divide?

In 2025, the disparity between adjunct professors and tenured faculty salaries in higher education remains a significant issue. As adjunct faculty now make up nearly 50% of instructional staff at U.S. institutions, the financial gap between these roles has become more pronounced, raising concerns about equity, job security, and the overall sustainability of academic careers. […]

Oct 10, 2024

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