Registered Dietitian

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STA00298PO26

Job Family Healthcare Job Function Nutrition USC Market Title NutritionistDietitian Link to USC Market Title uscjobs.sctitles141664 Job Level P3

• Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Registered Dietitian Campus Columbia Work County Richland CollegeDivision Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department

SAAS UHS

Health Services State Pay Range C09 USC Market Range MRH

• $63,557 $79,446 $95,336 Anticipated Hiring Range $63,557
• $95,336 Location of Vacancy PartFull Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Scle 8:30 am
• 5:00 pm, Monday
• Friday Must be willing to work a flexible scle to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services About USC About University of South Carolina 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 andprehensive 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 abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, morecatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond. Veterans' Preference Statement The University of South Carolina ismitted to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and ourmunities. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. Position Description Advertised Job Summary Registered Dietitian Ready to make a real impact on a diverse universitymunity through evidence-based nutrition therapy? Can you turn nutrition science into practical, engagingcation for students, staff, and peers? Do you bringpassion, curiosity, and inclusivity to your nutrition counseling style? Interested in working w wellness,cation, and innovation intersect? We have the job for you!

Position Summary:

The Registered Dietitian (RD) delivers nutritioncation and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to a universitymunity, 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 andcation for patients, staff, providers, interns, and peercators, and reports to the Director of Student Well-Being. Primary Job Duties 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. Works with Healthy Carolina to develop, implement and evaluatecational 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! Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays. An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina's capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love w you work! Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance. Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan iveness Program. youtubewatch?v=BALBcUSl7ck Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalentbination of job related certification, training,cation, andor experience. Required Certification, LicensureOther Credentials Licensed or license eligible as a dietitian in the state of South Carolina. Must obtain license within 6 months of hire. 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. KnowledgeSkillsAbilities Knowledge of the science and practice of human nutrition and standards of practice in dietetics. Knowledge of foodposition and major sources of nutrients. Knowledge of social, cultural and economic factors related to the nutritional status and dietary habits of individuals. Working knowledge of human behavior and techniques for the modification of eating habits. Strong facilitation and presentation skills. Intermediate desktop publishing, word processing and spreadsheet skills. Knowledge of best practices in collegiate health promotion and public health. Understanding of students' development issues, emerging needs and interests. Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff,munity agencies, and the general public. Ability to provide supportive counseling for students as appropriate. Ability to focus on clients throughout the day as most days will be spent in one on one consultations. Ability to manage time to aplish administrative and programmatic tasks in the patient flow. Ability to train and counsel members of the Universitymunity on various health and wellness issues. Ability tomunicate effectively both orally and in writing. Fluent in English.

Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Job Duties Job Duty 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. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Plans, manages and evaluates medical nutrition therapy and nutritional services for college students in targeted, high risk populations, including individuals with eating disorders. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty Works with Healthy Carolina to develop, implement and evaluatecational programs for students, faculty and staff to increase nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors, including supporting demonstration kitchen efforts and leading cooking classes. Develops nutritioncational materials for use in outreach and counseling students, faculty and staff. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Serves on collaborative teams within Student Health and Well-Being, including the Eating Disorder Consultation Team (EDCT), and in the Universitymunity to provide effective nutrition services. Provides nutrition resources and training for graduate assistants, health care teams and other professionals in the Universitymunity. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Works collaboratively with other SHWB team members in nutrition service evaluation, semi-annual peer review, and quality improvement efforts. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive Yes Hazardous weather category Essential Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 04282026 Job Close Date 07302026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job . After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by July 30, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting uscjobs.scpostings205479 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate incational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIVAIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery tfrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job-related field and 3 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalentbination of certification, training,cation andor experience? Yes No
• Are you at least a licensed or license eligible and able to obtain a license within 6 months of hire as a dietitian in the state of South Carolina?

Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents List of References and Information