Assistant Director, Student Health Nutrition
Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, United States
Positional Summary
Provide nutrition counseling to students regarding specific health and nutrition needs such as food allergies, dietary changes, disordered eating or eating disorders, weight management, sports performance, mindful and intuitive eating, and more. Support healthy lifestyle choices and health maintenance throughout the campus community by serving as the liaison to other departments that have or might have an interest in nutrition education including student RAs. Provide direct supervision for staff clinical dietitians. Assist in creating and implementing campus-wide nutrition and body image initiatives in collaboration with other departments. Provide oversight and possibly contribute to ongoing, accurate nutrition information using current technology and media. Other duties include teaching nutrition related topics to informal groups or in a classroom setting along with design and development of new education initiatives.
Key Position Duties Clinical Duties – 65% of Effort
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, interpret biochemical and clinical data, and monitor those at nutritional risk, with an emphasis on higher risk conditions such as eating disorders.
Make appropriate notations and recommendations in the student's electronic medical record.
Design, plan, discuss and suggest nutritional/behavioral recommendations to meet nutritional and psychological needs of the student. Modified diets may include but not be limited to treatment plans for those with eating disorders, diabetes, GI concerns, hypertension and weight management.
Evaluate effectiveness of nutrition recommendations and modify or revise as needed.
Administrative and Supervisory Duties – 20%
Develop an overall plan for nutrition services which supports and aligns with the Mission of Student Health, Wellness and the Student Affairs Wellness goals – update and review as needed.
Serve as member of the Duke Student Health Leadership Team to provide input and updates on nutrition clinical efforts and outreach.
Serve as liaison with other campus entities to develop pathways for campus outreach.
Supervise and provide feedback to staff clinical dietitians and evaluations for the Student Health Director.
Provide scorecard and assessment data for administrative review within the department and for Student Affairs.
Design and complete quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Develop policies and procedures pertinent for nutrition efforts for AAAHC accreditation.
Outreach Efforts/Community Engagement – 10%
Participate in university and student organized health events and collaborate with clinical and other campus affiliated groups on preventative healthcare topics.
Work with Dining services to assist or direct Dining/Nutrition initiatives as requested.
Develop, organize, participate and assess effectiveness of nutrition-themed health promotion events.
Supervise electronic information distribution: website/social media and modes of communication of nutrition services materials. Ensure accuracy and relevance of information that is on the website.
Supervise recruitment and management of student interns.
Other – 5% of Effort
Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet departmental, Division and University goals and objectives, as assigned by their Supervisor, Director, or respective designees.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
– Master’s degree in nutrition.
Experience
– Seven years of clinical experience and two years of supervisory experience; must be licensed in the state of North Carolina and Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a registered and licensed dietitian.
Strongly Preferred Experiences
Experience working with a college-age population, eating disorders, and food allergies.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
Strong assessment and planning skills, group facilitation and strong writing skills. Well versed and confident in public speaking.
Clinical skills: ability to apply current evidence-based nutrition recommendations.
Experience with creating and developing social media content.
Experience in motivational interviewing or health coaching and non-diet approach to weight management.
Adheres to deadlines and exhibits strong organizational skills.
Strong work ethic and passion for the field of nutrition.
Supervisory skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member, while also being self-directed.
Strong listening and communication skills, attention to detail and ability to be flexible.
EEO Statement Duke is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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Key Position Duties Clinical Duties – 65% of Effort
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, interpret biochemical and clinical data, and monitor those at nutritional risk, with an emphasis on higher risk conditions such as eating disorders.
Make appropriate notations and recommendations in the student's electronic medical record.
Design, plan, discuss and suggest nutritional/behavioral recommendations to meet nutritional and psychological needs of the student. Modified diets may include but not be limited to treatment plans for those with eating disorders, diabetes, GI concerns, hypertension and weight management.
Evaluate effectiveness of nutrition recommendations and modify or revise as needed.
Administrative and Supervisory Duties – 20%
Develop an overall plan for nutrition services which supports and aligns with the Mission of Student Health, Wellness and the Student Affairs Wellness goals – update and review as needed.
Serve as member of the Duke Student Health Leadership Team to provide input and updates on nutrition clinical efforts and outreach.
Serve as liaison with other campus entities to develop pathways for campus outreach.
Supervise and provide feedback to staff clinical dietitians and evaluations for the Student Health Director.
Provide scorecard and assessment data for administrative review within the department and for Student Affairs.
Design and complete quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Develop policies and procedures pertinent for nutrition efforts for AAAHC accreditation.
Outreach Efforts/Community Engagement – 10%
Participate in university and student organized health events and collaborate with clinical and other campus affiliated groups on preventative healthcare topics.
Work with Dining services to assist or direct Dining/Nutrition initiatives as requested.
Develop, organize, participate and assess effectiveness of nutrition-themed health promotion events.
Supervise electronic information distribution: website/social media and modes of communication of nutrition services materials. Ensure accuracy and relevance of information that is on the website.
Supervise recruitment and management of student interns.
Other – 5% of Effort
Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet departmental, Division and University goals and objectives, as assigned by their Supervisor, Director, or respective designees.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
– Master’s degree in nutrition.
Experience
– Seven years of clinical experience and two years of supervisory experience; must be licensed in the state of North Carolina and Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a registered and licensed dietitian.
Strongly Preferred Experiences
Experience working with a college-age population, eating disorders, and food allergies.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
Strong assessment and planning skills, group facilitation and strong writing skills. Well versed and confident in public speaking.
Clinical skills: ability to apply current evidence-based nutrition recommendations.
Experience with creating and developing social media content.
Experience in motivational interviewing or health coaching and non-diet approach to weight management.
Adheres to deadlines and exhibits strong organizational skills.
Strong work ethic and passion for the field of nutrition.
Supervisory skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member, while also being self-directed.
Strong listening and communication skills, attention to detail and ability to be flexible.
EEO Statement Duke is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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