Northern Kentucky University
D1.dossiers Special Preview | Athletic Director Search & Institutional Audit | March 2026
Dossier Data Preview
The information below highlights specific institutional data points contained within the full 12-page Northern Kentucky D1.dossier. While these snippets provide a factual foundation, the complete report delivers the strategic context and competitive intelligence required for executive-level decision making.
Module 01: Search Process
Search Committee Chair
Vice President for Administration and Finance / Chief Financial Officer.
Module 02: University Leadership
Office of the President
Began tenure Oct. 2023. (Full Cabinet & Regent Bios Inside)
Module 03: State of the University
Strategic Plan (2025-28): Forward Together
- Our Students: Success & Retention Focus
- Our Colleagues: Cultivating a Supportive Culture
- Our Community: Regional Impact & Partnerships
Module 04: University Financials
Annual Cost of Attendance
$27,264 (KY/OH/IN)
FY25 Endowment: $150.9 Million
Module 05: Personnel & Conference Benchmarking
Horizon League Average AD Salary:
$216,985
Full report shows school-specific salary data for Athletic Directors plus Men’s and Women’s Basketball head coaches.
Strategic Modules 06–11
- 06. Internal State of the Athletic Department
- 07. External State of the Athletic Department
- 08. Athletic Department Leadership
- 09. Coaching Staff Personnel Audit
- 10. Deep Dig Program Reviews
- 11. City/Area Profile & Relocation
These snapshots reflect only a fraction of the verified intelligence available.
Inside the full 12-page Dossier
Conference Personnel Comparisons
Contract details for AD, Head MBB, and WBB against Horizon peers.
APR & GSR Performance Matrix
Individual program scores and historical academic standing for Norse athletics.
Major Donor Backgrounds
Dossiers on top donors including Reynolds Trust, Scudamore, and Griffin Family.
Senior Admin Executive Profiles
Bios for current Athletic Department senior leadership and a review of AD history.
Complete Coaching Staff Audit
Start dates and metrics for 14 head coaches + men’s & women’s basketball assistants.
Historical Performance Diagnostic
Win-Loss, RPI, and Attendance trends by program.
James J. McCafferty Trophy Standings
Comprehensive review of NKU’s rank in the Horizon League all-sports award.
City Overview & “Where to Live”
Economic audit of Highland Heights/Cincinnati and executive neighborhood guide.
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