Director, Dietetic Internship Program

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health Dietetic Internship Program is seeking a Program Director to provide strategic leadership, accreditation oversight, and quality improvement for up to 10 interns annually. You will collaborate with Food and Nutrition leadership, preceptors, and interdisciplinary partners to ensure excellent experiential learning aligned with ACEND standards.

Responsibilities include curriculum implementation, competency assessments, recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing program evaluation, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Education, or a closely related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Five or more years of relevant clinical nutrition experience.
• Knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards and competency-based education.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with accreditation processes and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall administration, strategic planning, and continuous improvement of the ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship Program.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ACEND standards and institutional policies.
• Lead accreditation activities including annual reporting, self-study, site visits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct annual program evaluations using stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for enhancement.
• Lead recruitment, application review, interview, selection, and onboarding for interns.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement marketing and outreach initiatives.
• Create rotation schedules meeting ACEND requirements and coordinate diverse learning experiences.
• Oversee intern evaluations and competency assessments, providing timely coaching and feedback.
• Recruit and develop preceptors to ensure high-quality learning experiences.
• Maintain Canvas Learning Management System and other educational technologies.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and evidence-based practice.

Job description

UC San Diego Health Dietetic Internship Program is seeking a Program Director to provide strategic leadership, accreditation oversight, and quality improvement for up to 10 interns annually. You will collaborate with Food and Nutrition leadership, preceptors, and interdisciplinary partners to ensure excellent experiential learning aligned with ACEND standards.

Responsibilities include curriculum implementation, competency assessments, recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing program evaluation, with