Associate RDN (Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletics Department seeks an Associate RDN to provide comprehensive nutrition services and serve as a senior performance nutrition practitioner. You will develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition strategies for student-athletes, oversee fueling stations, and support team dietitians and the internship program.

You will collaborate with nutrition, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, psychology services, food service, and staff, working independently

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field or Master’s degree in Nutrition or Master’s degree with DPD requirements.
• 3 years of experience as a dietitian.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian.
• Strong clinical skills in medical nutrition therapy.
• Knowledge of performance nutrition principles and strategies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team-oriented skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced athletic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition services to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition strategies for student-athletes.
• Oversee fueling stations and support sports dietitians and the student internship program.
• Collaborate with nutrition, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, psychological services, food service, and team staffs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership; work non-standard hours as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Independent work

Clinical nutrition knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Master's degree in Nutrition or with DPD requirements

Job description

Working Title

Associate RDN (Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist)

Department

Athletics-0850

Description Of Work

The Associate RDN provides comprehensive nutrition services to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department and serves as a senior performance nutrition practitioner within the department. Primary responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition strategies for student-athletes; overseeing fueling stations and, supporting sports dietitians and the student internship program; and collaborating with nutrition, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, psychological services, food service, and team staffs. The Associate RDN serves as a nutrition resource for student-athletes, coaches, staff, prospective student-athletes and their families, and other athletic department partners. This position works independently within established departmental policies and professional standards and assists the Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition & Assistant AD for Performance Nutrition with program development, quality management, and continuous improvement. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition & Assistant AD for Performance Nutrition. Must be able to work a non-standard work week which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and travel if needed with team.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must have either: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field or Master’s degree in Nutrition or Master’s degree with DPD requirements
• 3 years of experience as a dietitian.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian
• Strong clinical skills in medical nutrition therapy
• Knowledge of performance nutrition principles and strategies
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team-oriented skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced athletic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, dietetics or related field
• Collegiate or professional sports experience
• Experience supervising or mentoring dietitians, interns, graduate assistants, or students.
• Experience with fueling operations, team meals, travel nutrition, and performance nutrition program assessment.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to provide nutrition education information.
• CPR certified
• Serve Safe or Food Handlers Permit

Posted Salary

$90,000/yr. minimum