Director of Pathways & Community Engagement Partnerships

Barton College•Wilson, NC

16h

About The Position

The Director of Pathways and Club Sports leads two signature recruitment and student engagement areas at Barton College: the Pathways Program and Club Sports Program. The role is responsible for recruiting, organizing, growing, and assessing Pathways, maintaining data integrity and communication flows, and aligning systems with Jenzabar and Slate. The director cultivates relationships with Pathway leaders, community organizations, and partners to enhance the student experience. The director also oversees the strategic development, administration, and operation of Club Sports, including student recruitment connections, roster management, risk management, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and compliance. The role aims to make Pathways and Club Sports catalysts for enrollment, retention, student leadership, community engagement, and campus vibrancy. The position builds community partnerships, particularly in theatre, choir, nonprofit service, leadership development, and youth engagement, and creates opportunities for Barton students to engage with off-campus programs and community leaders. Participation in Admissions and Student Engagement events, including evenings and weekends as required, is part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Ability to break down complex and evolving strategies into actionable plans.
Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to map data flows and recommend improvements to operational processes.
High proficiency in Excel and comfort working with data to build reports and inform strategy.
Experience managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Ability to motivate and lead student groups, especially student leaders within Pathways and Club Sports.
Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

A degree field related to student development, education, sport management, or customer service is preferred.
Familiarity with risk management, budgeting, and organizational planning for club or recreational sports is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage Pathway Leaders through monthly meetings, leadership development, and project support.
Recruit students into Pathways through high school visits, targeted clubs and organizations, and specialized outreach opportunities.
Assist with Pathways marketing through printed materials, social media content, and recruitment programming.
Serve as first-line support and primary liaison for Pathways students and families.
Evaluate Pathways' effectiveness annually, identify barriers to growth, and propose solutions.
Build and maintain communication flows and messaging for Pathways audiences.
Maintain data mapping, reports, workflows, and dashboards to support operational efficiency.
Manage Pathways budgets and resource allocation.
Identify opportunities for new Pathways based on student interests, market demand, and institutional priorities.
Maintain an engaging, up-to-date website presence for Pathways and Community Engagement initiatives.
Represent Pathways in meetings, committees, and task forces.
Work with financial aid to ensure scholarship allocations are correctly aligned.
Provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Club Sports programs.
Recruit students into Club Sports through partnerships with Admissions, coaches, high school programs, and community sport organizations.
Oversee student-led club teams, including leadership selection, onboarding, compliance training, and organizational support.
Identify and support Club Sports advisors.
Supervise scheduling, facility reservations, travel planning, event operations, and risk management protocols for Club Sports.
Support student leaders in developing club constitutions, practice plans, budgets, fundraising efforts, and membership recruitment.
Maintain accurate rosters, eligibility documentation, injury reports, and program assessments.
Collaborate with campus partners to ensure facilities, equipment, and safety standards are met.
Promote Club Sports on campus and across social media to amplify school spirit and student participation.
Build and maintain relationships with local sport organizations, recreation centers, and potential competitive leagues.
Develop annual goals and metrics to evaluate club sport growth, contribution to recruitment, and overall student engagement.
Manage Club Sports budgets, including purchasing, travel, equipment, and uniforms.
Coordinate end-of-year recognition, awards, or showcase events for Club Sport participants.
Build and maintain partnerships with organizations across Wilson, especially in theatre, choir, nonprofit service, leadership development, and youth engagement.
Create pathways for Barton students to engage with off-campus programs that support personal and professional development.
Seek opportunities for Pathways and Club Sports students to connect with community leaders, serve locally, and build professional networks.
Represent Barton College in community meetings and collaborative initiatives.
Participate in Admissions and Student Engagement events, including evenings and weekends as required.
Assist with campus-wide recruitment events where Pathways or Club Sports can enhance the visitor experience.
Provide support for Student Engagement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.