Registered Dietitian - 9-Month Position

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a 9-month position within the Student Health Serv department. The role focuses on nutrition counseling for students, 1:1 and group settings, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds an RDN credential and preferably a Master’s in Nutrition or Dietetics, bringing experience in college health or clinical nutrition. Employment is full-time and exempt, with background checks required.

Qualifications

• RDN credential required with preference for Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related health field.
• Experience in clinical nutrition or college student health settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition needs of college students and set appropriate goals.
• Document care in the Electronic Health Record.
• Provide campus outreach and mentor nutrition students and volunteers.
• Engage in professional development to better serve the student population.

Skills

RDN credential

Education

Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

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, 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.