Sport RDN (Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist)

Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

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Working Title

Sport RDN (Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist)

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

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Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See <a href=“https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/”\>Notice of Nondiscrimination</a>.

Working Title

Sport RDN (Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist)

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_260763

Posting Open Date

09/17/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

09/25/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Description of Work

The Sports RDN role is to provide comprehensive nutrition services to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department. Primary responsibilities include providing appropriate nutrition strategies to student athletes, supervising intern programs and being a collaborator with all disciplines including nutrition staff, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, psychological services and team staffs. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition & Assistant AD for Performance Nutrition. Must be able to work with non-standard work week which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and travel if needed with team.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition or related field or master’s degree with DPD requirements.
• Registered Dietitian with 1 year of work experience as a dietitian.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team orientated skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of collegiate or professional sports work experience
• Experience counseling student athletes on nutrition related topics.
• Strong background in developing and presenting nutrition education materials.
• Experience working with eating disorder/RED-S cases
• Experience in management of student workers/
• CPR certified
• Serv Safe or Food Handlers Permit

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

Physical Required

No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary

$50,000/yr. minimum

How to Apply

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Abbie Herkelman
aherkelman2@huskers.com

Job Category (old)

Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

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