The Director of Pathways and Club Sports leads two signature recruitment and student engagement areas at Barton College: the Pathways Program & Club Sports Program.

This position is responsible for the recruitment organization growth and assessment of Pathways ensuring data integrity communication flows and seamless alignment with Jenzabar and Slate. The director will cultivate strong relationships with Pathway leaders the community and partnerships that elevate the student experience.

Simultaneously the Director oversees the strategic development administration and operation of Club Sports including student recruitment connections roster management risk management scheduling staffing budgeting compliance and ensuring that each club sport contributes positively to the Barton Experience.

Overall this role ensures that both Pathways and Club Sports become dynamic catalysts for enrollment retention student leadership community engagement and campus vibrancy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Pathways Leadership & Recruitment

• Manage Pathway Leaders through monthly meetings leadership development and project support.
• Recruit students into Pathways through high school visits targeted clubs/organizations and specialized outreach opportunities.
• Assist with marketing Pathways 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 all Pathways audiences.
• Maintain data mapping reports workflows and dashboards to ensure 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 proper allocations of scholarship alignment is correct.

Club Sports Leadership & Administration

• Provide strategic leadership for the development implementation and evaluation of all 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 sport advisors.
• Supervise scheduling facility reservations travel planning event operations and risk management protocols for all 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 helping to amplify school spirit and student participation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local sport organizations recreation centers and potential competitive leagues.
• Develop annual goals and metrics for evaluating 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.

Community Engagement Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with organizations across Wilsonespecially in theatre choir nonprofit service leadership development and youth engagement.
• Create pathways for Barton students to engage meaningfully with off-campus programs that enhance their personal and professional development.
• Seek opportunities for both 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.

Other Duties

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; fields related to student development education sport management or customer service preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex and evolving strategies into actionable plans.
• Strong communication skills with 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.
• Familiarity with risk management budgeting and organizational planning for club or recreational sports is preferred.
• Strong collaborative mindset with an ability to work effectively with faculty staff students and community partners.

Barton College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Any claims of discrimination for Title IX or otherwise should be directed to our Director of Title IX & Campus Relations Corey Coley at P.O. Box 5000 Wilson NC 27893 or at orc.