Job Description
Job Title
DietitianAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
University Health ServicesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Dietitian develops, implements, and evaluates health education programming focusing on prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion for all TAMU students. To provide nutrition counseling services and assessments for University Health Services.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time
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Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of experience in administrative dietetic programs and processes.
Required Licenses and Certifications
State License and Commission on Dietitian Registration and License (RD/LDN) or ability to obtain within 90 calendar days from date of hire. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
State License and American Dietetic Association Registration and License (RD/ LDN )
Master’s degree in nutrition, health, public health, or related field.
One-year experience as a dietitian in a high-volume university, commercial, institutional, restaurant or hotel food service environment.
Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated computer proficiency in MS windows-based environment and software including MS Office suite.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
Provides nutrition counseling services and assessments.
Conducts medical nutrition therapy and supervises individual educational consultations with students.
Charts all nutrition notes in patient s medical chart and uses the Health Center’s computerized appointment system.
Health Education
Develops program content, learning resources, and evaluation tools for specific educational dietary interventions.
Prepares and reviews education materials.
Conducts needs assessments to identify areas of student issues and concerns and develops goals and objectives for interventions.
Coordinates information and activities with community resources and serves as a liaison with community agencies as appropriate.
Presents dietary programs to large audiences.
Provides leadership and expertise to build a comprehensive educational program.
Collaboration and Service Support
Contributes to an environment conducive to teamwork and collegiality.
Serves on department and university committees as appropriate.
Networks with campus departments and organizations.
Collaborates with other campus resources to ensure accuracy of information and effectiveness of programming.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.