Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Montana State University

Bozeman, Northern (MT, KY)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Montana State University is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to lead Bobcat Athletics nutrition services. You will manage nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, fueling stations, and education for 400+ student‑athletes across 15 NCAA programs, rodeo, and spirit squads.

You will collaborate with athletic staff, supervise students, and ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines while driving health, recovery, and performance outcomes.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or related field.
Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Experience with sports teams developing and delivering nutrition programs.
Experience communicating with diverse stakeholders.
Experience managing staff and budgets.
Excellent written communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Athletics Sports Nutrition Program to support health and performance.
Provide individualized nutrition assessment, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy for student‑athletes.
Develop sport‑specific nutrition plans for fueling, hydration, and recovery.
Collaborate with coaches, trainers, team physicians, and performance staff.
Oversee fueling stations, budgeting, inventory, and food safety.
Coordinate nutrition support for practices, travel, and competitions.
Educate on NCAA supplement regulations and safe practices.
Collect data to assess outcomes and improve program effectiveness.
Supervise graduate assistants, interns, and student employees.

Skills

Nutrition program

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian credential

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is not eligible for new sponsorship

Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27052

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist ( RDN ) for Bobcat Athletics will assist 15 NCAA Division 1 sports programs and rodeo and spirit squad programs to provide nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy to individual student athletes, teams and coaches. This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Services.

Position Number

Position Number 4M0283

Department

Division

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary $28.417 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist ( RDN ) for Bobcat Athletics will provide nutrition counseling and nutrition therapy and education to individual student athletes, teams and coaches. The dietitian will have ownership of the Fieldhouse and BAC fueling stations, managing them in an organized and food safe manner. This includes maintenance, stocking and distribution of nutritional supplements to approximately 400 student-athletes. The dietitian will make informed decisions regarding athletes’ nutrition, hydration and sleep, both in and out of season.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of the Athletics Sports Nutrition Program to support student-athlete health, wellness, recovery, and performance.

Provide individualized nutrition assessment, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy for student-athletes, including performance nutrition, body composition goals, food allergies, and other nutrition-related health concerns.

Develop and deliver sport-specific nutrition plans and education related to fueling, hydration, recovery, competition, travel, and supplementation.

Collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, team physicians, strength and conditioning staff, and other performance professionals on and off campus to provide integrated care and optimize student-athlete performance.

Oversee fueling stations and nutrition operations, including budgeting, purchasing, vendor relations, inventory management, food safety, and service delivery.

Coordinate nutrition support for practices, competitions, training camps, and team travel, including pre- and post-competition meal planning and recovery strategies.

Educate student-athletes and staff on NCAA regulations regarding dietary supplements, banned substances, and safe supplement practices.

Collect and evaluate nutrition-related data to assess outcomes and enhance program effectiveness.

Supervise graduate assistants, interns, and student employees and support their professional development.

Participate in departmental planning, budget development, and strategic initiatives.

Maintain current RDN credentials, licensure, and professional competencies.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy AD for SA Wellness and/or Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition or related field.

Registered Dietitian credential through Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Experience working with sports teams developing and executing nutritional programs and providing education to coaches, staff and players/student-athletes.

Experience communicating with numerous constituencies in a professional and effective manner.

Experience managing staff

Experience managing a nutrition and fueling station budget.

Excellent written communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Masters degree in Nutrition or related field.

National Strength and Conditioning Certification ( CSCS or CSCCA ).

Experience working in a NCAA Division 1 nutrition program.

Understanding of NCAA and Big Sky Conference rules and regulations.

The Successful Candidate Will

This individual must possess high ethical standards, extreme attention to detail, integrity and a willingness to exhibit a strict adherence to NCAA , University and departmental rules and regulations.

Must be willing to work as a team member with coaches, athletic staff, student-athletes and several institutional departments.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties?

This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for new sponsorship

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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