Job No. 549318 Registered Dietitian (10/12 pay-plan)

The California State University; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join their Student Health Services team in Bakersfield. This role involves developing nutrition programs, providing counseling, and promoting student wellness. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Nutrition and the ability to create effective outreach initiatives as part of a holistic health approach.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefit package including medical and vision coverage

CSU tuition waiver

Up to 24 vacation days per year

Unlimited sick leave accrual

14 paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain certification as a Registered Dietitian.
• Experience with dietary counseling and nutrition education programs.
• Ability to assess needs and evaluate the effectiveness of dietary programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement nutrition and health outreach programs.
• Provide individualized nutrition counseling and support.
• Conduct educational workshops and collaborate with campus partners.

Skills

Nutrition Knowledge

Communication Skills

Counseling Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or equivalent

Job description

Apply now Job no: 549318
Work type: Staff
Location: Bakersfield
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Health Professionals, Temporary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

UNION CODE: R02

TEMPORARY END DATE: This position is temporary and ends on or before June 30, 2026. Any continuation beyond June 30, 2026 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: This is a 10/12 pay-plan designated position.Employees appointed on this 10/12 pay-plan position work 10 months of the year and receive the months of June and July off. Employees are paid an amount equal to 10 months’ salary over a period of twelve months.

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $4,862 - $5,833

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $3,633 - $7,011

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by July 7, 2025 ; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE: The mission of the Student Health Services is to build a healthy campus community by providing quality, caring, cost effective ambulatory healthcare and health promotion services. As part of an institution of higher learning, the Student Health Services participates in the educational process by teaching students the skills for self-care, promoting their health, advocating for themselves, and preventing diseases thus enhancing their academic productivity leading to a satisfying college experience. Services provided by CSU student health centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and sexual health education and support including provision of medication abortion services.

Under the general direction of the Director of Student Health Services, the Registered Dietitian is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive nutrition education and dietary programs aimed at improving student health and wellness. The position provides individualized and group-based nutritional counseling, conducts educational outreach and workshops, and collaborates with campus and community partners to promote healthy dietary practices. The Registered Dietitian applies expert knowledge in nutritional science to assess student needs, design targeted interventions, and evaluate the impact of programs through data analysis and assessment tools. The role supports the overall mission of Student Health Services by fostering a holistic, inclusive, and prevention-focused approach to student well-being.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement engaging nutrition and health outreach programs that reflect the evolving needs of college students.
• Collaborate with on- and off-campus partners (e.g., Housing, Counseling Center, Athletics, Essential Needs, local agencies) to broaden the scope and reach of educational efforts.
• Develop original health and nutrition content for digital platforms, including the SHS website and social media channels, tailored to student interests and seasonal topics.
• Create visually appealing educational materials for display within the Student Health Center and use at outreach events and health fairs.
• Maintain and regularly update an inventory of educational resources, including print and multimedia materials, for individual, group, and waiting area use.
• Develop strategies to market outreach efforts effectively across campus using a variety of media channels.

Individual & Group Counseling

• Provide individualized nutrition counseling to students, addressing issues such as dietary improvement, chronic disease management, food allergies, and disordered eating.
• Support students referred by healthcare providers, mental health counselors, or other campus departments with targeted nutritional care plans.
• Document all counseling sessions in the electronic medical record system in accordance with HIPAA and SHS protocols.
• Plan and lead group nutrition counseling sessions and topic-specific workshops (e.g., intuitive eating, plant-based diets, weight management).
• Collaborate with the Counseling Center to co-facilitate psychoeducational groups addressing the intersection of nutrition and mental health (e.g., emotional eating, body image).
• Maintain a referral network within SHS and across campus (e.g., Athletics, Housing, Essential Needs, Student Recreation Center) to ensure coordinated care.

Presentations & Special Events

• Deliver educational presentations on a broad range of nutrition-related topics in response to classroom and departmental requests.
• Develop and conduct workshops and seminars that address student concerns such as meal planning, weight management, food budgeting, and special dietary needs.
• Represent Student Health Services at campus events, including new student orientation, resource fairs, and wellness initiatives.
• Collaborate with departments such as Athletics, Student Housing, and the Student Recreation Center to offer workshops on topics including performance nutrition, mindful eating, and balanced lifestyles.
• Partner with campus groups such as Food Services, Edible Garden, and the Food Pantry to workshops, demonstrations, and special events.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Design and administer assessment tools (e.g., surveys, focus groups) to evaluate the effectiveness and learning outcomes of outreach efforts and presentations.
• Collect and analyze student feedback to inform continuous improvement of services.
• Conduct national benchmark assessments as appropriate (e.g., NCHA, Healthy Minds Study).
• Prepare Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions for research or evaluation projects involving human subjects.
• Produce summary reports documenting program outcomes, needs assessments, and future planning strategies.
• Provide training and oversight for student peer health educators on nutrition-related topics and group facilitation techniques.
• Collaborate with peer educators in the delivery of workshops, outreach, and tabling events.
• Provide daily lead direction and mentor undergraduate and graduate student interns in health promotion, public health, or dietetics programs.
• Serve on the Student Health Advisory Committee, supporting student involvement in health initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a program approved and accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The RD credential also requires completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited preprofessional experience program. Additionally, incumbents must possess sufficient experience to perform the assigned duties.

LICENSES – Possess and maintain certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) –

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of nutrition, dietary needs and weight control.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to the field including those regarding patient confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of nutritional care for specific medical conditions.
• General knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and channels of nutrition education and public information.
• Ability to assess needs and evaluate the effectiveness of diet and nutrition programs and materials.
• Ability to promote, organize, and conduct public meetings on nutrition.
• Ability to prepare, select, assemble, evaluate, and distribute nutrition education material such as pamphlets, reports, bulletins, exhibits, posters, films, and news releases.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative health care teams to address specific diet and nutritional needs.
• Ability to keep current with developments in health care related to nutrition.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies and procedures.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience providing nutrition counseling in a college health, public health, or outpatient clinical setting.
• Prior work with eating disorder treatment or prevention, including collaboration with mental health professionals for integrated care.
• Proven success in designing, delivering, and assessing outreach programs, workshops, or wellness initiatives.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: SEDENTARY WORK – involves mainly sitting; minimal walking and standing; lifting light weight objects limited to 15 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: N/A

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION: It shall be the policy of the CSU in filling vacant CSUEU bargaining Units 2, 5, 7 & 9 positions to fill such vacancies from among qualified individuals currently employed on-campus except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet campus workforce diversity goals or to provide specialized skills and abilities that are not available from current employees.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: General: The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU Bakersfield provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU Bakersfield complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

The CSU Bakersfield is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSU Bakersfield, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Advertised: Jun 23 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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The Student Health Services at CSU is dedicated to fostering a healthy campus community by delivering high-quality, compassionate, and cost-effective ambulatory healthcare and health promotion services. As part of its educational mission, the department empowers students with self-care skills, health advocacy, and disease prevention strategies to enhance academic success and overall college experience. Services include primary medical care, counseling and psychological support, and sexual health education, including medication abortion services ... read more . The Registered Dietitian develops and implements comprehensive nutrition education and dietary programs to support student wellness. This role involves providing individual and group nutritional counseling, conducting outreach and workshops, and collaborating with campus and community partners. The Dietitian uses evidence-based practices to assess needs, design interventions, and evaluate outcomes, contributing to a holistic and inclusive approach to student health.

The Student Health Services at CSU is dedicated to fostering a healthy campus community by delivering high-quality, compassionate, and cost-effective ambulatory healthcare and health promotion services. As part of its educational mission, the department empowers students with self-care skills, health advocacy, and disease prevention strategies to enhance academic success and overall college experience. Services include primary medical care, counseling and psychological support, and sexual health education, including medication abortion services ... read more . The Registered Dietitian develops and implements comprehensive nutrition education and dietary programs to support student wellness. This role involves providing individual and group nutritional counseling, conducting outreach and workshops, and collaborating with campus and community partners. The Dietitian uses evidence-based practices to assess needs, design interventions, and evaluate outcomes, contributing to a holistic and inclusive approach to student health.