Dietitian, Student Wellness

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensure as a Dietitian by the State of Iowa.
• Experience (typically 3-5 years) in the area of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education, including experience with eating disorder intervention, Health at Every Size, and intuitive eating principles.
• Extensive knowledge of and skills to utilize various methods of delivering learning solutions for desired training outcomes (e.g. public speaking, group workshops, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge and application of communication techniques and relationship building skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and need through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Working knowledge and understanding of young adult growth and development.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use office support tools available on a desktop computer (e.g. Microsoft Office, email, presentation software, and electronic medical record.)
• Extensive ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.
• Certified Eating Disorder Specialist or willingness to work toward Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
• Professional experience working in Higher Education involving work with college-age students.
• Knowledge of assessment methods and activities; ability to assess research and instructional programs and review students’ learning outcomes to ensure achievement of objectives and strategies.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.