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ASST DIR, STUDENT HEALTH NUTRITION
Job Title: ASST DIR, STUDENT HEALTH NUTRITION
Job Code: 1239
FLSA: E
Job Level: 70
Revised Date: 01/01/2026
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Provide nutrition counseling to students regarding specific health and nutrition needs such as, but not limited to food allergies, dietary changes, disordered eating or eating disorders, weight management, sports performance, mindful and intuitive eating etc. Support healthy lifestyle choices and health maintenance throughout the campus community by serving as the liaison to other departments that have or might have an interest in nutrition education including student RAs. Provide direct supervision for staff clinical dieticians. Assist in creating and implementing campus-wide nutrition and body image initiatives in collaboration with other departments. Provide oversight and possibly contribute to ongoing, accurate nutrition information using current technology/media. Other duties include teaching nutrition related topics to informal groups or in a classroom setting along with design and development of new education initiatives.
Work Performed
Clinical Duties
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, interpret biochemical and clinical data, and monitor those at nutritional risk, with an emphasis on higher risk conditions such as eating disorders. Make appropriate notations and recommendations in the student???s electronic medical record.
Design, plan, discuss and suggest nutritional/behavioral recommendations to meet nutritional and psychological needs of the student. Modified diets may include but not be limited to treatment plans for those with eating disorders, diabetes, GI concerns, hypertension and weight management. Nutritional/behavioral plan may include parent/guardian involvement with consent of student especially as it may pertain to a higher level of care. Evaluate effectiveness of nutrition recommendations and modify or revise as needed.
Administrative and Supervisory Duties
Develop an overall plan for nutrition services which supports and aligns with the Mission of Student Health, Wellness and the Student Affairs Wellness goals- update and review as needed
Serve as member of the Duke Student Health Leadership Team to provide input and updates on nutrition clinical efforts and outreach.
Serve as liaison with other campus entities to develop the pathways for campus outreach.
Supervise and provide feedback to staff clinical dieticians and evaluations for the Student Health Director.
Provide scorecard and assessment data for administrative review within the department and for Student Affairs.
Design and complete quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Develop policies and procedures pertinent for nutrition efforts for AAAHC accreditation.
Outreach Efforts/Community Engagement
Participate in university and student organized health events and collaborate with clinical and other campus affiliated groups on preventative healthcare topics. Work with Dining services to assist or direct and Dining/Nutrition initiatives as requested. Develop, organize, participate and assess effectiveness of nutrition-themed health promotion events.
Supervise electronic information distribution: website/social media and mode of communication of nutrition services materials. Ensure accuracy and relevance of information that is on website.
Supervise recruitment and management student interns.
Other
Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet departmental, Division and University goals and objectives, as assigned by their Supervisor, Director, or respective designees.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative outline of the type of responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as all- encompassing or as a declaration of all specific duties and responsibilities of this position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires Master???s degree in nutrition.
Experience
Work requires seven years of clinical experience and 2 years of supervisory experience. Must be licensed in the state of North Carolina and Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; registered and licensed dietitian.
Skills
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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