Nutritionist/Registered Dietician

The Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian advances student well-being through individualized nutritional care, campus education, and community collaboration to students at Washington and Lee University. This position focuses on cultivating a healthy relationship with food, fostering body respect, and promoting sustainable, inclusive approaches to nutrition and wellness.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, exempt, 11-month position available during the academic year. This position reports to the Director of Lindley Health and closely collaborates with Lindley Counseling, Dining Services, Athletics, and Health Promotion in contributing to campus-wide initiatives that support a culture of health, belonging, and balance.

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Learn more about what makes Washington and Lee University a great place to work and live at jobs.wlu.edu.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts individualized assessments and develops nutrition care plans addressing a wide scope of conditions that may include chronic health conditions (e.g. Celiac Disease, Diabetes, etc.), food allergies/intolerances, obesity, eating disorders, athletic conditioning and performance needs, etc. 

• Assists students in an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate, treat and support disordered eating or body image concerns through evidence-based, compassionate, and collaborative care with Lindley Counseling and Lindley Health as appropriate.

• Maintains confidential, timely, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

• Collaborates with Dining Services to review menus, address food allergies and special dietary needs, and promote balanced and inclusive dining options as needed.

• Partners with Athletics Departments (coaches, athletic trainers, teams and/or individual student athletes) on developing nutritional goals, meal plans and strategies for health and performance for student-athletes.

• Designs and/or collaborates with campus partners to provide campus-wide wellness campaigns/events or integrated programming that supports holistic wellbeing.

• Serves as a nutrition resource to faculty, staff, and students, offering guidance on nutrition-related questions, policies, and initiatives.

The Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian advances student well-being through individualized nutritional care, campus education, and community collaboration to students at Washington and Lee University. This position focuses on cultivating a healthy relationship with food, fostering body respect, and promoting sustainable, inclusive approaches to nutrition and wellness.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, exempt, 11-month position available during the academic year. This position reports to the Director of Lindley Health and closely collaborates with Lindley Counseling, Dining Services, Athletics, and Health Promotion in contributing to campus-wide initiatives that support a culture of health, belonging, and balance.

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Learn more about what makes Washington and Lee University a great place to work and live at jobs.wlu.edu.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts individualized assessments and develops nutrition care plans addressing a wide scope of conditions that may include chronic health conditions (e.g. Celiac Disease, Diabetes, etc.), food allergies/intolerances, obesity, eating disorders, athletic conditioning and performance needs, etc. 

• Assists students in an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate, treat and support disordered eating or body image concerns through evidence-based, compassionate, and collaborative care with Lindley Counseling and Lindley Health as appropriate.

• Maintains confidential, timely, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

• Collaborates with Dining Services to review menus, address food allergies and special dietary needs, and promote balanced and inclusive dining options as needed.

• Partners with Athletics Departments (coaches, athletic trainers, teams and/or individual student athletes) on developing nutritional goals, meal plans and strategies for health and performance for student-athletes.

• Designs and/or collaborates with campus partners to provide campus-wide wellness campaigns/events or integrated programming that supports holistic wellbeing.

• Serves as a nutrition resource to faculty, staff, and students, offering guidance on nutrition-related questions, policies, and initiatives.

• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated, high-quality student care.

• Maintains professional credentials, engages in continuing education, and stays current with emerging research and best practices.

• Assists with departmental assessment, reporting, and strategic planning.

• Contributes to policy and procedure development that supports student wellness and health equity.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a degree from an accredited ACEND program (BS before January, 2024 or MS after January 2024), a Master’s or doctoral degree in a nutrition related field, or a combination or education and experience demonstrating equivalency.

• Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or hold a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential through the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS), or have the ability to obtain one of these credentials within six months of the appointment start date. Must maintain professional credentials with the applicable organization.

• At least one year of related clinical nutrition/dietetic experience is preferred.

• Familiarity working with individuals aged from adolescent to adult, with developmental and/or athletic training nutritional education and support needs, as well as health conditions that require nutritional assessment and therapy. Experience in nutrition counseling for mental health, stress, and performance.

• Professional demeanor, excellent clinical and interpersonal skills for individual and group interactions, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the personal maturity to deal effectively with ill and/or troubled students are required.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of personal health information is essential.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team (Counseling, Dining Services, and Athletics).

Minimum Pay for 11-Month Position: $61,450 - Pay Commensurate with Experience

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Required materials include:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Names and contact information for three professional references

Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found athttps://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities/jobs-at-w-l.

Campus Safety and Welfare Responsibilities:

• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with the Clery Act. This position is required to report Clery qualifying crimes to the Department of Public Safety and complete annual training about your reporting responsibilities under the law.

Physical Requirements:

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Working Conditions: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Types of Work: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Position Type:

Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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