Registered Dietitian chez Georgia State University

Registered Dietitian

PantherDining

Student Nutrition Services

Georgia State University

Georgia State University is a vibrant community in the heart of Atlanta. At Georgia State University (GSU), we value the unique skills, perspective, talents, and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at GSU is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of the internal and external community we serve!

Student Nutrition Services under PantherDining, is seeking to hire a Registered Dietitian to provide support to Georgia State University’s Atlanta and Perimeter Campuses. The Registered Dietitian (RD) provides nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy (MNT), and nutrition education to Georgia State’s students.

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

• Flexible work environment. 

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.

• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

This role requires an emphasis on disease treatment, prevention and general health & wellness while providing current, evidenced-based interventions and education to college-aged students. The RD position will focus on providing quality, client-centered nutrition counseling and MNT for the management of disordered eating, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), weight management, and other nutrition-related concerns. The RD will also provide nutrition education to students through outreach events, nutrition-related programming, social media, and marketing efforts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Oversee Student Nutrition Services to include nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy (MNT), and nutrition education to students at Georgia State University.

• Conduct initial and follow up assessments.

• Document patient/client interactions in medical charts following the Nutrition Care Process/ADIME format.

• Consult with multi-disciplined team for patient/client care.

• Provide up-to-date, evidence-based interventions and education.

• Stay current on emerging nutrition trends/findings.

• Lead student and parent communications regarding food aversions and food allergies.

• Provide food aversion and allergy accommodations to meal plan holders.

• Develop allergy labeling practices.

• Assist with menu planning and development.

• Maintain analysis of nutrition content of items in the dining halls with Food Pro.

• Plan, participate, execute outreach events and nutrition related programming i.e. cooking. demonstrations, health assessments, nutrition education tablings.

• Provide and coordinate marketing and social media content

• Participate in program evaluation and assessment.

• Oversee graduate assistants and student assistants.

• Maintain registration and licensure.

• Consistently promote excellent customer service.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Health Science, or Food Science and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

• Must be licensed and Registered Dietitian or RD eligible with Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, health science and completion of 1200 practice hours is preferred.

• Previous experience with college-aged nutrition counseling and disordered eating is preferred.

• Basic understanding of food service operations.

• Ability to lift 35 pounds.

• Flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.

• Physical Requirements: Extended standing, walking, ability to bend, stoop, reach and climb ladders.

• Ability to work in all temperature conditions.

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume