"Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator-Culinary Services"

Business Title

Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator-Culinary Services

Applications Accepted From

University Wide, Public: Open to the Public, Planning Unit Wide

Special Instructions to Applicants

THIS POSITION IS BEING POSTED INTERNAL TO THE DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY, AND TO THE PUBLIC SIMULTANEOUSLY. Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses. These positions have potential for upward growth opportunities. This posting will remain open until filled, for best consideration, apply before posting close date. If additional positions become vacant, the department will use this posting.

This position is eligible for the following benefits

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number:

2016276T

Department Summary

Works in Culinary Services promoting healthy eating and nutrition and assisting in creating individualized or group meal plans to ensure customers obtain the nutrition they need and are well informed of healthy options. Creates and maintains updated nutritional information, cards, and nutritional education programs. Assists in creating marketing material that promotes healthful dining in all Culinary venues. Provides training programs to other staff as directed.

• Assists in the planning of base menus and special event menus to maximize healthy options
• Assists with research, testing, and evaluation of products for use in menu and recipe development.
• Coordinates the nutrient analysis and nutrition education programs.
• Creates and maintains nutrition cards and electronic information for Culinary Services; provides updated information to staff on the latest findings in the field of nutrition and healthful eating.
• Works collaboratively with marketing to create materials that promote healthy eating.
• Educates customers on the importance of nutrition, conducts nutrition education programs for Culinary staff and student meal plan holders.
• Prepares reports as requested.
• Provides training to other staff.
• Actively contributes as a staff member to uphold the inclusion of all people in daily work and interactions.

Position Profile

Develops, implements, promotes, and evaluates health education and screening programs to prevent illness and promote the health of the campus community.

Level Summary

Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities

May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.

Independence of Action

Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience. Healthcare professionals must hold, or be eligible for, appropriate licensure as required by position.

Department

Culinary Services

Pay Rate:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package such as paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

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Pay Grade

17

Pay Range

$51,281.00-$85,325.00

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Category:

Administrative at-will appointment

Job Family

Health Services

Job Sub Family

Health Education & Outreach

Job Level

IC3

Job Open Date

02/27/2026

Posting End Date:

03/15/2026

Planning Unit:

Vice President for Student Affairs

Work Schedule

TBD with the successful candidate

Months

12 month

Campus:

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40

Expected duration of assignment

Permanent

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Joni Fisher