Campus Dietitian - #251077

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition waivers

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

An academic institution is seeking a campus dietitian to support student dietary needs and wellness initiatives. This role involves collaborating with various departments to enhance nutrition programs and ensure high-quality food service standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in nutrition and be a Registered Dietitian. Strong food safety knowledge and interpersonal skills are necessary. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree from an ACEND accredited university in nutrition and dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute dietary initiatives for students.
• Support health and wellness platforms.
• Collaborate with Athletics to meet student athletes' needs.

Skills

Nutrition expertise

Food safety knowledge

Sustainability consciousness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in nutrition and dietetics

Master's in related field

Tools

ServSafe certification

AllerTrain certification

Job description

Position Summary

The primary location of this position is on-site at the main Cullowhee, NC campus. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA). This position serves as the campus dietitian for Western Carolina University and is supervised by the Director of Food and Beverage Services. This position collaborates with the Director of Food and Beverage Services to assist in the oversight of the University's third-party contracted food service and beverage providers along with the students' nutrition needs, quality assurance standards and sustainability initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Developing and executing initiatives to meet students' and customers' dietary needs and expectations


• Supports health and wellness platforms and implementation of nutrition and sustainability programs such as tabling events, food samplings, cooking demos, lunch and learns, health fairs, guest speaker events and other on-campus programming


• Collaborates with WCU Athletics Department to meet the fueling and nutrition education needs of student athletes


• Works with the third‑party contracted Marketing Manager to engage the student population through social media and pop‑up events to drive engagement and student satisfaction


• Works with the Aux Enterprises Marketing Manager to support meal plan sales by assisting students with choosing the meal plan that works best for their personal dietary needs and campus housing location and accommodations


• Supports peer‑to‑peer programming and student interns as needed; may serve as a preceptor to mentor dietetic interns assigned as part of an accredited on‑site dietetic internship program


• Ensuring the operational standards and performance of the relevant contractors


• Stays current on dining, nutrition and sustainability practices and trends and applies learning as applicable


• Ensures that third‑party partners meet their food, safety and sanitation commitments


• Considers and advises with the Meal Plan Policy accommodation process


• Maintains relationships with students and student groups, including the Student Government Association (SGA), Student Association of Nutrition & Dietetics (SAND Club) to share information and to collect/assess student feedback


• Collaborates with campus organizations on event and program planning; serve as a liaison between dining services and community partners; may serve on campus and/or community advisory boards develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and associated documentation as needed


• Monitor relevant annual KPIs, and use them as a tool to make data‑driven decisions


• Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the food, nutrition, and sustainability management of food and beverage service at the University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship or any other type of immigration‑related assistance.


• Bachelor's degree from an ACEND accredited 4‑year university or college in nutrition and dietetics


• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status


• Food safety knowledge with ServSafe certification; must be obtained within 6 weeks of hire date


• Food safety knowledge and food allergy knowledge with AllerTrain certification; must have achieved Certified AllerTrainer certification within 6 weeks of hire date

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field


• 3+ years of Food and Nutrition Service management experience, preferably in a Higher Education environment


• Knowledge in Sustainability programs, equivalating combination of education and/or experience


• In‑depth knowledge of Health Code standards


• Possess passion for sustainability efforts


• Experience with food service personnel, menu design, sustainability waste management, and food service best practices


• Experience with contract negotiation and contract implementation


• Experience managing retail brands and partnerships

Equal Opportunity Employment

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227‑7218 or email at [e-mail].

Benefits

Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave‑earning employees (staff and 12‑month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.