Description
Otero College, a rural public community college in southeastern Colorado, is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a data‑driven Strategic Enrollment Plan (SEP) that will guide recruitment, retention, and student‑success initiatives over a 12‑month period. The consultant will analyze enrollment and market data, build multi‑scenario projection models, deliver monthly KPI dashboards, conduct up to eight two‑day consultation sessions (on‑site or virtual), and train college staff on the tools and implementation roadmap. The contract is expected to start January 11 2027 with an initial one‑year term, renewable up to five years.
• Develop a comprehensive, measurable SEP covering short‑ and long‑term enrollment goals.
• Analyze historic enrollment, retention, market and demographic data; create an editable Excel projection model with baseline, best‑case, and worst‑case scenarios.
• Provide monthly KPI reports and an interactive dashboard for tracking progress.
• Conduct up to eight two‑day consultation sessions to engage stakeholders and support implementation.
• Deliver a final SEP package (action plan, benchmarks, timelines) and train designated staff on usage of the projection model and dashboard.
• Must meet Colorado accessibility standards (WCAG AA) and maintain required insurance coverage.
• Proposal deadline: November 9 2026 (2:00 PM MT); questions due by October 21 2026.