Registered Dietitian

Posting number: 7241612

Department: University of South Carolina

Job classification: Registered Dietitian Supervisor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education

Summary

Registered Dietitian

Department: SAAS UHS Health Services

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary

Registered Dietitian

• Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on student health and wellness?

• Do you enjoy providing 1:1 support for students with complex health needs, including eating disorder care and chronic disease management?

• Would you enjoy engaging in a campus community through interactive nutrition programs, cooking demonstrations, and outreach initiatives?

The Registered Dietitian (RD) delivers nutrition education and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT ) to a university community, including students, faculty, and staff. This role focuses on the collaborative management of eating disorders and provides MNT for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders, and food allergies or intolerances, using a weight-neutral, Health at Every Size (HAES ) approach. The RD also supports nutrition-related programming, including cooking demonstrations, classes, outreach initiatives, and health promotion activities. Additionally, the position contributes to training and education for patients, staff, providers, interns, and peer educators, and reports to the Director of Student Well-Being.

Day to Day for this position:

• Provides nutrition therapy to students, faculty, and staff, following guidelines set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the SC Dept of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and USC Student Health Services.

• Plans, manages, and evaluates medical nutrition therapy and nutritional services for college students in targeted, high-risk populations, including individuals with eating disorders.

• Collaborates with Healthy Carolina to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for students, faculty, and staff to increase nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, including supporting demonstration kitchen efforts and leading cooking classes.

Perks · Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find! · 15 paid vacation days · 15 paid sick days · 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)

· An engaging and collaborative environment.

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Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligibility for registration to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Knowledge and experience in working in College Health with sports nutrition, eating disorders, clinical nutrition and chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, celiac, Crohn’s, etc.) Commitment to a weight-neutral, HAES approach.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the science and practice of human nutrition, dietetics standards of practice, food composition, major nutrient sources, and the social, cultural, and economic factors that influence nutritional status and dietary habits.

• Working knowledge of human behavior and behavior-change strategies related to eating habits.

• Knowledge of best practices in collegiate health promotion and public health, with an understanding of student development, emerging needs, and interests.

• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Fluent in English.

• Proficient in desktop publishing, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.

• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, sta