Nutrition Education Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Number S15761P

Working Title Nutrition Education Coordinator

Department Auxiliary Dining Admin

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department website dining.uga.edu

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information This position offers a 40 hour work week. Availability to support occasional evening and weekend programming and events. Hours and schedule may vary and include evenings and weekends.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date 09/15/2026

Open until filled Yes

Proposed Starting Date 10/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Classification Title Wellness Professional I

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Kinesiology, Health Education, or a related discipline preferred.
• Two or more years of professional experience in health education, nutrition programming, wellness promotion, or related student well-being initiatives preferred.
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating health education or nutrition-focused programming in collegiate or community settings preferred.

The Nutrition Education Coordinator supports the University's health promotion, prevention, and well-being initiatives as part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary Health Promotion team between Dining Services and the University Health Center. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-informed nutrition education and wellness programming that contributes to a comprehensive prevention, early intervention, and student well-being strategy.

The Nutrition Education Coordinator collaborates with campus and community partners to advance a healthy and resilient campus culture through nutrition education, wellness coaching, outreach initiatives, and student engagement opportunities. This role also provides leadership in cooking education, peer educator development, and student wellness programming while supporting the overall mission and goals of the…