Director, Dietetic Internship Program

University of California San Diego

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 119,000 - 138,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Program Director, Dietetic Internship to lead the ACEND-accredited internship program, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality experiential learning for up to 10 interns yearly.

The role provides strategic leadership, curriculum oversight, and collaboration with Food and Nutrition leadership, preceptors, and multidisciplinary teams to foster excellence in nutrition education and internship outcomes.

Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Education, or related field, and five or more years of relevant experience.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Minimum five years of progressively responsible clinical nutrition experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and evidence-based clinical practice.

Responsibilities

Direct the overall administration, strategic planning, and continuous improvement of the ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship Program.
Ensure ongoing compliance with ACEND accreditation standards and institutional policies.
Lead accreditation activities including annual reporting and site visits.
Conduct comprehensive annual program evaluations using intern and stakeholder feedback.
Lead recruitment, application review, interview, and onboarding for interns.
Develop and coordinate marketing, outreach, and recruitment initiatives.