Academic Staffing Analysis

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a qualified company to conduct a comprehensive staffing analysis focused exclusively on academic staff (non-faculty roles). The primary goal of this engagement is to provide data-informed recommendations to improve staffing efficiency, equity, and effectiveness, and to support strategic decision-making around resource allocation and organizational design. The selected consultant will be required to conduct a detailed review of current staffing levels, analyze job functions and workloads, identify redundancies and gaps, and provide actionable recommendations to address overstaffing or understaffing. The consultant will also be required to deliver a comprehensive report with findings and prioritized recommendations, and to present results to leadership and facilitate discussion of next steps. • The project is expected to launch in January 2026 and be completed by the end of April 2026. • The consultant will be required to have demonstrated expertise in HR consulting and staffing analysis within higher education, and familiarity with academic support roles and organizational structures in Academic Affairs. • The consultant will be required to have strong analytical skills and experience with benchmarking and workforce planning tools. • The consultant will be required to provide a comprehensive report with findings and prioritized recommendations, and to present results to leadership and facilitate discussion of next steps.