Registered Dietitian - 9-Month Position

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Registered Dietitian for a 9-month position within the University Health Center. The role emphasizes individual nutrition counseling and group education for students, with collaboration across healthcare teams to deliver quality care.

The ideal candidate holds an RDN credential; a Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field is preferred. Employment is contingent on background checks and E-Verify compliance.

Qualifications

• RDN credential is required.
• Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related Counseling/Health field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop nutrition goals for college students (70%).
• Appropriate documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (15%).
• Campus Outreach, including mentorship to internal nutrition student volunteers/staff/interns (10%).
• Professional development in areas that will best serve the JMU student population (5%).

Education

RDN credential

Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or associated Counseling or Health-Related Field

Job description

Working Title: Registered Dietitian - 9 Month Position

State Role Title:Administrative and Professional Faculty

Position Type:Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Health and Wellbeing

Department: 300016 - Student Health Serv

Pay Band:N/A

Pay Rate:Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $48,750 - $54,00

Is this a JMU only position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

Beginning Review Date:10/05/2026

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.
JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The University Health Center provides a comprehensive array of health care services and health education programs to JMU students. Included in our health care services are several medical and specialty clinics, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory, and other collaborative programs that provide services for more than 30,000 patient encounters a year. UHC practices evidence-based medicine in a confidential, inclusive environment.
The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist role within the UHC offers an opportunity not only to provide on-going nutrition counseling and education to JMU students both 1:1 and in group settings, but to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for quality care and to mentor nutrition students/volunteers that are vital to nutrition clinic operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessment and development of appropriate nutrition goals for college students seeking nutritional advice (70%).
• Appropriate documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (15%).
• Campus Outreach, including mentorship to internal nutrition student volunteers/staff/interns (10%).
• Professional development in areas that will best serve the JMU student population (5%).

Qualifications:

Required:

• RDN credential (required) with preference for Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or associated Counseling or Health-Related Field

Additional Posting Information:

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: [phone].

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail]. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.