Overview
Syracuse University is a private R1 research university founded in 1870, with 13 schools and colleges, about 200 majors and minors, and a global experiential-learning focus.1
Syracuse University's endowment capital supports long-term institutional spending and mission continuity.2
Investment program
- Estimated AUM
- $2.1B as of Jun 30, 20243
- Capital pool
- university endowment2
- Investment model
- In December 2019, the Committee appointed Partners Capital as the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer for the University.3
- Investment approach
- Asset allocation evidence inferred from public pages and job context.3
- Spending support
- Not listed yet
- Spending policy
- Not listed yet
- Asset allocation
- Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: private credit, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure.3
- Performance
- Not listed yet
- Governance
- Management and Oversight The Investment and Endowment Committee (IEC) members are appointed by the Board of Trustees, and oversee the investment and management of the Managed Endowment fund.2
- Investment team
- In December 2019, the Committee appointed Partners Capital as the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer for the University.3
- Unfunded commitments
- Not listed yet
- Source freshness
- Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Needs review
Officer compensation
Reported on IRS Form 990, tax year 2025. Figures are as filed and include reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations plus other compensation. 51 additional officers reported no compensation.
| Name | Title | Total |
|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS BROWN | FOOTBALL HEAD COACH | $3,136,244 |
| ADRIAN AUTRY | BASKETBALL HEAD COACH | $2,199,650 |
| KENT SYVERUD | CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT | $1,845,442 |
| ELIJAH ROBINSON | FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR | $1,582,204 |
| CANDACE CAMPBELL JACKSON | SVP AND CHIEF OF STAFF | $1,194,169 |
| J MICHAEL HAYNIE | VC STRAT. INITIATIVES & INNOVATION | $1,012,137 |
| FELISHA LEGETTE-JACK | BASKETBALL HEAD COACH | $990,099 |
| GABE NUGENT | SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL | $912,772 |
| GRETCHEN RITTER | FMR VC, PROVOST & CHF ACADEMIC OFF. | $899,194 |
| BRETT PADGETT | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $894,906 |
| ALLEN GROVES | SVP & CHIEF STUDENT EXPERIENCE OFF. | $542,202 |
| MARY OPPERMAN | SVP & UNIVERSITY SECRETARY | $518,511 |
| BEHZAD MORTAZAVI | DEAN OF ARTS & SCIENCE | $476,850 |
| LOIS AGNEW | INTERIM VICE CHANCELLOR & PROVOST | $441,189 |
| MICHELE WHEATLY | FORMER VICE CHANCELLOR & PROVOST | $388,371 |
| LISA DOLAK | FORMER SVP & UNIV SEC/PROF | $264,121 |
| KARIN RUHLANDT | FORMER DEAN OF ARTS & SCI | $174,686 |
Sources
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.
Fact notes
- Website (syracuse.edu)Parent organization overview · checked Aug 6, 2026
- Website (syracuse.edu)Pool purpose, Capital pool, Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (finance.syr.edu)Estimated AUM, Investment model, Investment approach, Asset allocation, Investment team, Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026
Profile and job sources
- Website (finance.syr.edu)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (syracuse.edu)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (syracuse.edu)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (syracuse.edu)Website · checked Aug 6, 2026
- Primary job/profile sourceJob posting · checked Jul 21, 2026