TES Assistant Registered Dietitian - Nutritionist

Job Description

Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center is seeking an Assistant Registered Dietitian – Nutritionist.

Temporary Employment Services (TES) provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for various reasons, including assistance in place of a regular employee, additional assistance during peak workloads, special projects, seasonal work, and emergencies.

Essential Functions:

• Assist lead RDN with client coverage and scheduling; monitor client progress in absence of primary RDN.
• Counsel clients on nutrition related to medical nutrition therapy, disease management and prevention, food allergies, intolerances, sports nutrition, and eating disorders/disordered eating; develop general and individualized meal plans per clients’ needs.
• Perform computerized dietary analysis of food records (Nutritionist Pro)
• Conduct body composition testing and/or weight checks.
• Lead grocery store tours and dining hall tours.
• Develop topic-specific presentations and educational handouts for various audiences.
• Assist with outreach to the campus community at large; fulfill requests from various departments, residence halls, student organizations, and Greek-Life chapters for presentations.
• Assist with development of nutrition programming for special events on campus.
• Contribute to marketing development (i.e. social media materials, website information, campus networking).

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact:
  Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:
  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:
  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:
  The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone:
  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field
• Registered Dietitian
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Alabama

Desired Qualifications:

• Desired to learn and grow in the professional practice of a Registered Dietitian
  -Nutritionist with an inclusive health-focused treatment philosophy in the areas of food procurement and preparation skills, disease prevention, allergies, food sensitivities, eating disorders, and metabolic conditions such as diabetes.
• Must be RD eligible; position contingent upon RD eligible status
• Must be LD eligible, position contingent on LD status

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement: It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.