Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition
- Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in dietetics/nutrition or other related field.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) required. (Must obtain licensure in the State of Iowa within three months of hired.)
- Minimum of one year of sports nutrition experience in a collegiate, professional, or Olympic athletics setting.
- A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards
- Working knowledge of and ability to:
- Utilize basic office support software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and programs to create education materials, e.g. Visme or Canva.
- Communicate effectively through written and oral communication, being able to learn communication styles in order to best communicate with individual or team.
- Work constructively and collaboratively in a diverse environment with vendors, sports administration, coaches, sports medical/ sports performance teams, student-athletes, and other allied health or administrative professionals.
- Operate effectively within a highly-regulated team environment
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program.
- Some experience working in food service and clinical nutrition settings.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of food safety guidelines and general health code regarding food.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
