Job No: 533385; 10/26/2023
REGISTERED DIETITIANStudent Health Center

Salary Range: $3954 - $7630/Monthly (Budgeted hiring range $6080- $6400/Monthly/Prorated according to time base)

Work Schedule: Part-Time 20 hours/week, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Exempt classification. Temporary appointment expires on or before June 30, 2024. Appointment may be extended.

Essential Functions: Under general direction, Registered Dietitians develop and implement programs designed to improve the diet and nutrition of students and the campus community through changes in dietary practices; develop and provide educational and consultative services to students in nutrition, diet, weight management, and food choices and preparation. The incumbent will: provide food, diet, weight management, and nutritional care information by means of workshops, seminars, and/or individual counseling; conduct training sessions and demonstrations on the technical and practical aspects of food and nutrition as requested; work to modify poor nutrition practices by educating and counseling students and other members of the campus community; prepare and assemble written and/or audio-visual material as aids in training and counseling sessions; consult with other student health center and university staff on food and nutrition concerns and the nutritional care for specific medical conditions, diseases or disorders; may participate in multi- disciplinary team to address nutritional needs; and conduct studies and surveys of dietary patterns, food needs of population groups, food prices and other factors affecting nutrition practice to assess individual and group nutrition practices; keep current with developments in nutrition and diet applicable to the population served in the student health center and general campus community; coordinate nutrition programs with others promoting health and wellness in the campus community; oversee bachelor and master level nutrition interns; and may provide lead work direction to support staff.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a program approved and accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The RD credential also requires completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited pre-professional experience program. Additionally, incumbents must possess sufficient experience to perform the assigned duties. Possess and maintain certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Thorough knowledge of the principles of nutrition, dietary needs and weight control; as well as applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to the field including those regarding patient confidentiality. Working knowledge of nutritional care for specific medical conditions. General knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and channels of nutrition education and public information. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; assess needs and evaluate the effectiveness of diet and nutrition programs and materials; promote, organize, and conduct public meetings on nutrition; prepare, select, assemble, evaluate, and distribute nutrition education material such as pamphlets, reports, bulletins, exhibits, posters, films, and news releases; maintain records and prepare reports; work effectively in collaborative health care teams to address specific diet and nutrition needs; keep current with developments in health care related to nutrition; maintain confidentiality consistent with applicable state and federal regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health center staff and representatives of the news media and other community groups; and be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse members of the campus community. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree in nutrition or health related field (MPH, MSN, etc.). Experience with college aged populations, disordered eating, and performance nutrition. Demonstrated experience in facilitating group workshops and outreach focused on nutrition. Ability to oversee dietetic interns and student volunteers and able to collaborate with other SHC/University professionals on programming related to nutrition.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on November 9, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION. Candidates will be required to conduct a presentation as part of the interview process.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.
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