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Dietitian

The Dietitian provides individualized nutrition services to a defined population, applying knowledge of principles and best practices from the field of nutrition. This position maintains records of communication, responds to special dietary requests and food allergy needs, makes recommendations regarding nutrition habits, serves as a resource, and conducts educational programming in the nutrition and health related fields.

• Provide individual dietitian services; maintain records of communication according to University policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
• Develop and conduct nutrition-related educational programming, including workshops and cooking classes
• Contribute to maintenance of the nutrition and allergen databases; research, define, verify and, update the nutritional and allergen information of products
• Develop nutrition related health communication materials
• Assist with the development and implementation of nutrition-related initiatives, including outreach events
• Serve as a consultant and resource to students, faculty, and staff about nutrition-related health promotion initiatives
• Collaborate with clinical providers and counselors to deliver high quality services
• Assist with needs assessment, evaluation, and quality improvement of nutrition services and programs
• May serve as a member of the Health Promotion and Wellness staff; provide input to strategic planning, services, and programs
• May oversee budget, ordering, inventory, and stock of nutrition related services or programs

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00