Lead Dietitian

Advertised Job Summary

Lead Dietitian

• Are you passionate about helping individuals build a healthy relationship with food through evidence-based, compassionate care?
• Do you believe nutrition counseling should empower people of all sizes and backgrounds to thrive?
• Can you translate clinical nutrition science into practical, life-changing guidance for students, faculty, and staff?
• Are you a collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing nutrition professionals and student educators?

We have the job for you!

Position Summary:

The Lead Dietitian provides nutrition education and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for the University community, including students, faculty, and staff. The main focus of this position is to provide clinically appropriate nutrition education and MNT toward the collaborative management of eating disorders, food allergies/intolerances, and other medical nutrition concerns including diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders, food allergies/intolerances, and other medical nutrition concerns utilizing a weight-neutral approach and Health at Every Size (HAES) model. This position also provides oversight and supervision of the Demonstration Kitchen located in the Center for Health & Well-Being as well as a Registered Dietitian and a Well-Being Coordinator-Nutrition.

Primary Job Duties

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, timelines and deliverables.
• Provide leadership and supervision to student and professional staff developing programs, education and initiatives focused on nutrition education.
• Develop curricula and facilitate workshops to educate peer educators, students, faculty and staff on nutrition.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including students, administrators, faculty, staff and community partners.
• Works collaboratively with other Student Health & Well-being team members in nutrition service evaluation, semi-annual peer review and quality improvement efforts.

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.
• An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
• Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligibility for registration to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Knowledge and experience in working with sports nutrition, eating disorders, clinical nutrition and chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, celiac, Crohn’s, etc)
• Commitment to a weight-neutral, HAES approach
• Experience in college health setting
• Experience supervising others

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the science and practice of human nutrition and standards of practice in dietetics.
• Knowledge of food composition and major sources of nutrients.
• Knowledge of social, cultural and economic factors related to the nutritional status and dietary habits of individuals.
• Working knowledge of human behavior and techniques for the modification of eating habits.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills. Intermediate desktop publishing, word processing and spreadsheet skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in collegiate health promotion and public health.
• Understanding of students’ development issues, emerging needs and interests.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, community agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to provide supportive counseling for students as appropriate.
• Ability to focus on clients throughout the day as most days will be spent in one on one consultations.
• Ability to manage time to accomplish administrative and programmatic tasks in the patient flow.
• Ability to train and counsel members of the University community on various health and wellness issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to take initiative and be innovative.