Campus Nutrition and Sustainability Manager – 251077 Position Available In Jackson, North Carolina

Campus Nutrition and Sustainability Manager

• 251077
  Western Carolina University
  in Cullowhee, NC

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Full-Time

Posted:

04/23/2025

Category:

Food Services Campus Nutrition and Sustainability Manager

• 251077

Western Carolina University Department:

Catamount Dining About WCU:

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year.

Including:

2024

• Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
  2023
• Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
  2022
• Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans

• eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.

Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences

• many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary:

The primary location of this position is on-site at the main Cullowhee, NC campus. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA). This position serves as the WCU Campus Nutrition and Sustainability Manager and is supervised by the Director of Food and Beverage Services. This position collaborates with the Director of Food and Beverage Services to assist in the oversight of the Universitys third-party contracted food service and beverage providers along with the students nutrition needs, quality assurance standards and sustainability initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities include:

Developing and executing initiatives to meet students and customers dietary needs and expectations
Supports health and wellness platforms and implementation of nutrition and sustainability programs such as tabling events, food samplings, cooking demos, lunch and learns, health fairs, guest speaker events and other on-campus programming
Collaborates with WCU Athletics Department to meet the fueling and nutrition education needs of student athletes
Works with the third-party contracted Marketing Manager to engage the student population through social media and pop-up events to drive engagement and student satisfaction
Works with the Aux Enterprises Marketing Manager to support meal plan sales by assisting students with choosing the meal plan that works best for their personal dietary needs and campus housing location and accommodations
Supports peer-to-peer programming and student interns as needed; may serve as a preceptor to mentor dietetic interns assigned as part of an accredited on-site dietetic internship program.
Ensuring the operational standards and performance of the relevant contractors
Stays current on dining, nutrition and sustainability practices and trends and applies learning as applicable
Ensures that third-party partners meet their food, safety and sanitation commitments
Considers and advises with the Meal Plan Policy accommodation process
Maintains relationships with students and student groups, including the Student Government Association (SGA), Student Association of Nutrition & Dietetics (SAND Club) to share information and to collect/assess student feedback
Collaborates with campus organizations on event and program planning; serve as a liaison between dining services and community partners; may serve on campus and/or community advisory boards develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and associated documentation as needed
Monitor relevant annual KPIs, and use them as a tool to make data-driven decisions
Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the food, nutrition, and sustainability management of food and beverage service at the University. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship or any other type of immigration-related assistance.
Bachelors degree from an ACEND accredited 4-year university or college in nutrition and dietetics
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status
Food safety knowledge with ServSafe certification; must be obtained within 6 weeks of hire date
Food safety knowledge and food allergy knowledge with AllerTrain certification; must have achieved Certified AllerTrainer certification within 6 weeks of hire date

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field
3+ years of Food and Nutrition Service management experience, preferably in a Higher Education environment
Knowledge in Sustainability programs, equivalating combination of education and/or experience
In-depth knowledge of Health Code standards
Possess passion for sustainability efforts
Experience with food service personnel, menu design, sustainability waste management, and food service best practices
Experience with contract negotiation and contract implementation
Experience managing retail brands and partnerships

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected.
Applicants must apply online. A cover letter, resume, and list of references (to include their complete contact information) are required attachments.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

For questions or additional information, please contact Ami Stephenson at amistephenson@email.wcu.edu AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/30762 jeid-47b4139ac750af479177ee7640d676fb
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