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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.
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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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
As higher education moves into 2026, the conversation around faculty compensation is shifting. While salary remains important, it is no longer the sole—or even primary—factor driving job satisfaction and retention among college professors. Instead, flexibility, workload control, and overall quality of life have emerged as the most in-demand benefits across academic institutions. This shift reflects […]
Jan 15, 2026
As colleges and universities move into 2026, regional salary disparities in higher education are becoming more pronounced—and more difficult to ignore. Differences in cost of living, state funding models, labor market competition, and remote-work flexibility are reshaping how institutions think about compensation across the United States. What was once a relatively standardized pay structure by […]
Dec 17, 2025
By 2026, artificial intelligence and automation are no longer emerging trends in higher education—they are operational realities. From admissions and advising to teaching support and administrative services, AI-driven tools are reshaping how colleges and universities work. Along with these changes comes a significant shift in salary structures, job roles, and compensation priorities across campuses. While […]
Nov 14, 2025