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Wellness Dietitian

Employer
University of North Florida
Location
Jacksonville, FL

Job Details

Job Title:

Wellness Dietitian

Department:

Health Promotions

Position Number:

944013

Requisition Number:

062723

Position Type:

Other Personnel Services Part Time

Full Time/Part Time:

Part-Time

Time-limited through:

N/A

Hours:

Work Hours: 15-25hrs/week, Wednesday-Friday, possible nights and weekends as needed

Hourly Rate:

Pay rate varies based on qualifications (up to $25.00)

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
• Provide ongoing assessment of the nutritional needs of the campus community and ensure their health and nutritional wellbeing.
• Assist in establishing nutrition-related health priorities, determine a base line to monitor campus change pertaining to eating behaviors, identify emerging nutrition-related issues, identify and strengthen existing resources, and develop and implement plans of action. This would include, but would not be limited to, the development and implementation of a campus assessment of environment/resources, culture/preferences, and trends of food behaviors and body image.
• Serve as liaison between UNF’s Department of Recreation and Wellness, UNF Student Health Services, UNF Counseling Center and UNF Dining Services giving focus to student’s needs of highest priority. In addition to facilitating the development of peer outreach and educational programing.
• Screen, assess, and provide nutrition counseling and appropriate referral to students regarding specific health/nutritional needs, such as Student Health Services, UNF Counseling Center, or Lend A Wing Food Pantry.
• Support healthy lifestyle choices and health maintenance throughout the campus community by working collaboratively with the Brooks College of Health, Department of Recreation and Wellness, Ogier Garden, Housing Services, Student Organizations and Clubs (i.e. Student Nutrition Club), UNF Dining Services (Chartwells), and more.
• Other duties may include occasional guest lecturer for a nutrition class or informal group, Lunch and Learn Events, cooking demonstrations, grocery store tours, informational tabling and educational outreach throughout campus, connect with students via social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, plan and implement events during National Nutrition Month.

Specific Duties
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, interpret biochemical and clinical data, and monitor those at nutritional risk. Make appropriate notations and recommendations in the student’s electronic medical record. Develop treatment plan based on nutrition assessment, which may include some of the following: disordered eating, diabetes, allergies/intolerances, GI concerns, hypertension, abnormal blood lipids, and weight management. Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of nutritional goals/recommendations and revise as needed upon follow-up.
• Responsible for assessing need for patient referral to registered nurse, psychologist, exercise physiologist, social worker, smoking cessation facilitator, or other health care professional on or off campus.
• Supervise Dietetic Interns and dietetic undergraduate students.
• Responsible for facilitating presentations to student groups on various topics related to health and wellness on campus.
• Work with members of wellness team to develop educational materials and protocols based on student needs.
• Responsible for staying up to date on Continuing Education, state licensure and RD Certification.
• Participate in nutrition related community-outreach activities, such as health fairs, public speaking, school programs and any other health and wellness programs which include a nutrition element.
• Create original nutrition-content for social media outlets, with strong focus on Instagram.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or eligible to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration Exam
• Licensed by the State of Florida Department of Professional Regulation Dietetics/Nutrition Council or will be eligible.

Specific Skills and Competencies
• Strong assessment and planning skills, group facilitation, and writing skills
• Ability to apply current evidenced-based nutrition recommendations
• Ability to motivate and enthuse others in initiating behavior change
• Strong work ethic and passion for the field of nutrition
• Ability to work effectively as a team member while also being able to work independently
• Strong listening and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to be flexible
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva and social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in relevant health/wellness area
• 2+ years’ experience with nutrition screening and nutrition education with one year experience specific to nutritional counseling.
• Experience working within a university or college setting preferred, with residential food services or in clinical consultation with adult population.
• Experience counseling patients for nutrition related health problems such as: disordered eating patterns, diabetes, allergies, malabsorption syndromes, and other metabolic illness. • Experience identifying eating disorders and referring out appropriately. • Strong understanding of the Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size frameworks
• Knowledge of culinary processes including food preparation and demonstration.

Statement(s) of Understanding:

Background Check, Responsible Employee

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition:

Background Check: This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check

Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Equal Opportunity:

In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.

Carnegie:

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Faculty Initiatives:

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

Anticipated Start Date:

12/06/2021

Job Posting Date:

11/11/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Point of Contact Information:

Chelsea Chandler, c.chandler@unf.edu

Hiring Official:

Ashley Ballard, swc@unf.edu

Location if not Jacksonville:

N/A

Special Instructions:

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Chelsea Chandler-email: c.chandler@unf.edu

Quicklink:

https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/18551

Organization

Mission Statement

Our student-centered mission is to create the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and problem solvers with the knowledge and experience to uniquely change the world. 

Vision Statement

University of North Florida will be the higher education nexus where diverse students, faculty, and organizations from around the world collaborate to creatively innovate for the advancement of society.

Values

We achieve excellence in all we do; we are an institution of uncompromising character; we lead with humility, humanity and integrity.

 

Integrity – We do the right thing for the right reason at the right time.

Respect – We treat everyone with kindness, we are informed by the perspectives of other, and we draw strength from our differences.

Accountability – We are responsible for how the outcomes of our actions affect others and our environment. 

Innovation – We harness creativity and talent to turn challenges into opportunities and problems into solution in a uniquely UNF way.

 

Strategic Goal

University of national prominence and distinction with North Florida as our catalyst and student success as our mantra.  Learn more about UNF’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.

Statement of Unity

UNF stands in unity and solidarity with all members of our community, regardless of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status. We are proud of the diversity in our students, faculty and staff.

We strongly condemn acts of hate and bigotry as antithetical to the university's core values of mutual respect and civility. Actions and words that seek to deny human beings full membership in the broader moral community on the basis of arbitrary characteristics are intolerable. We stand opposed to violence in language or in action, and we see these as a threat to the mission of UNF as a public university that is committed to intellectual and cultural growth and civic awareness.

We pledge to stand with and for those who are the most vulnerable members of our community and to take actions that help our students and fellow employees feel safe and know that they are safe. We affirm UNF's unreserved commitment to student success within a diverse, supportive campus culture. We seek to embody the ideals of a free and democratic society, and we fully support and value each member of our community.

 

Company info
Telephone
9046202710
Location
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville
FL
32224
US

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