Clinical Nutrition Specialist

Employment Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID:

NF0009773

Salary Range:

Commensurate with education and experience

Position Summary/Description:

The Clinical Nutrition Specialist is primarily responsible for CHS nutrition primary prevention programming activities and the provision of clinical nutrition counseling for students, post-doctoral fellows, and eligible spouses. This position requires excellent clinical skills in the management of eating disorders and medical nutrition therapy for medical disorders including diabetes, hypertension, endocrine disorders, lipid disorders, and other medical nutrition disorders as well as skills in weight management counseling using a 'non-diet' approach. This position works closely with Student Wellness staff to promote nutrition programming activities and works with student groups focusing on positive body image and other college eating concerns. There will be opportunities for teaching activities inside and outside the classroom via a secondary faculty appointment In addition, this position works with the Campus Health sports nutritionists and the Carolina Dining Services nutritionists to provide an integrated nutrition service delivery across campus.

Education and Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in providing nutrition education and one-on-one counseling including at least two years of experience with eating disorder clients.

Essential Skills:

Certificate in Diabetes Education or the willingness to become certified. Must be a Registered Dietitian in the State of North Carolina. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to exercise sound independent judgement. Ability to work collaboratively and strategically in a team environment with all levels of professionals. Experience working with an electronic health record (EHR). Experience working with diverse undergraduate and graduate/professional student, faculty, or staff communities, which reflect an array of ethnic, racial, cultural, faith, gender, and other identities.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.