Job Details

Description & Details:
Are you passionate about student well-being and creating a healthier campus community? Join our Student Health Service team and make a lasting impact on student health!

Mission: To provide inclusive, quality healthcare while promoting overall student well-being.
Vision: Promoting the well-being of students by empowering them with the knowledge, skills and spirit to take responsibility for personal, family and community health.

The Student Health Service Dietitian coordinates all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of Student Health Service patients. Works closely with the Health Promotion and Clinical team to provide nutrition education/campus outreach and collaboration with campus community.

• Be part of a vibrant Student Affairs team committed to service, teamwork, and belonging.
  
• Make a real difference in shaping a healthier, more resilient student body.
  
• Enjoy professional development, collaborative work culture, and the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives.
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assess and create nutrition plans to improve the health and well-being of patients. Focus on promoting health, preventing illness, and managing conditions through diet, developing educational materials
  • Analyze patients' health status, goals and dietary restrictions, tracking dietary intake and progress and educating patients on how to maintain a balanced diet.
    
  • Provide one-on-one, evidence-based nutrition counseling for students dealing with disordered eating, eating disorders, weight management, food allergies or intolerances, chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes), and general wellness.
    
  • Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, create individualized meal plans, and monitor progress for students with complex health needs.
    
  • Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients, students and professionals.
    
  • Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and social media content on topics such as healthy eating on a budget, intuitive eating, and nutrition for students.
    
  • Work closely with counseling services, providers, nurses, and all campus community collaborators, particularly in managing disordered eating or eating disorders, weight management and high-risk cases.
    
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient progress notes in an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
    
• Nutrition Education and outreach
  • Collaborate with Health Promotion and other community partners to develop and implement strategic educational initiatives and programing that improve student's overall nutrition awareness and knowledge.
    
  • Create outreach educational materials in various formats, including social media posts and handouts, that are developed to address the differing nutrition needs of the general student population.
    
  • Provide education on the latest scientific research for nutrition recommendations for the student population.
    
  • Develop education resources to support students with specific medical diagnosis, special dietary needs, cultural dietary needs and short- and long-term goal planning to optimize academic success.
    
  • Supervise and mentor dietetic interns and peer mentors.
    

Work Schedule:

• Academic year: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
  
• Summer & Breaks: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
  
• Flexibility required to accommodate programming and student needs that may require some evenings or weekends
  

Hiring Range:

$53,000 - $65,000 to commensurate with experience.

• See below for additional detail on the excellent NDSU benefits and overall compensation package!
• Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations .

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program. *(After January 1, 2024, the ACEND requires anyone taking the registration exam to become a dietitian have a master's degree. Prior to January 1, 2024, individuals qualifying to take the registration exam need to have the minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics.)
• Current or eligible license with North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice (NDBODP)
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Minnesota Board of Dietetic Practice licensure
  
• 1-3 years professional work experience in higher education and/or ambulatory care setting
  
• Experience with documentation in an electronic health record
  
• Previous experience in clinical or community nutrition, with specialized knowledge in diabetes and pre-diabetes, eating disorders, and weight management in young adult population
  

Core Competencies:

• Counseling Skills: Proficiency in motivational interviewing and behavioral change techniques.
  
• Clinical Knowledge: Expertise in medical nutrition therapy for various conditions, particularly those common in young adults.
  
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for working with a diverse, young adult population.
  
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems, social media and marketing platforms.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  
• Crisis Intervention: Ability to provide immediate, supportive care for eating disorder relapses or urgent nutrition-related emergencies.
  
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to provide leadership and problem-solving skills in analyzing health/wellness promotion needs of emerging adults, especially college students.
  
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with the Student Health Service team and other campus community partners.
  

Applicant Materials Required:

• Cover Letter addressing how qualifications are met
  
• Resume
  
• Contact information for 3 professional references
  

Our commitment to caring for our employees isn't just words-it's proven. In NDSU's most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. " My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person" and " I have the opportunities to learn and grow", were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you'll experience here.
NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!
Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26% , depending on position
  (One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous annual leave , sick leave , and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance

Education Benefits That Grow With You

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-###-####, ndsu.eoaa@.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information:

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-###-#### or ndsu.hr@ .
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