Registered Dietitian; U University Health Services

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Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity‑focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential.

We actively support this by providing all of our full‑time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

The University Health Services (UHS), Tang Center works to promote a campus that actively cultivates better health and wellbeing. UHS provides comprehensive medical, mental health, insurance and health promotion services to all Berkeley students, and a variety of health programs for faculty and staff. In addition, UHS encourages and expands wellness opportunities at multiple levels of campus policy, infrastructure, institutional practices, and individual choice.

The First Review Date for this job is: 12/26/25. This job will remain open until filled.

• Applies advanced concepts of Medical Nutrition Therapy to educate students affected by or at risk for disease. Diet recommendations should incorporate individual lifestyles, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic and religious beliefs. Assesses patient nutritional status and provides treatment goals and recommendations accordingly, with consideration of the referring clinician’s treatment plan, prescriptions, food‑drug interactions and labs.
• Applies advanced knowledge of eating disorders and intervention techniques on high risk patients. Assesses and discusses various higher levels of care with students and alternate options for treatment. Participates in multidisciplinary Eating Disorder Team and clinics.
• Provides nutrition education for students in the form of drop‑in nutrition counseling, creation of written or video‑based educational content, and group presentations on topics such as simple meal planning and cooking techniques, weight inclusion, and eating on a budget.
• Co‑coordinates dietetic intern rotation in partnership with other unit dietitians. Codevelop the dietetic internship rotation. Train, supervise, and organize schedules for the dietic interns.
• Conducts trainings, guest lectures, and consultation to the campus and broader community along with in‑service training for medical staff. Initiates and designs revisions to courses and program design and / or content. Represents the University Health Services to the Office of the President and / or community organizations as needed. Performs needs evaluations, makes program recommendations, and completes outcomes assessments for nutrition programming serving the needs of the diverse campus community.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Registered Dietician.

• Advanced knowledge of medical nutrition therapy in diverse populations including young adults.
• Advanced knowledge associated with the design and delivery of health promotion and education programs.
• Proven knowledge and skills in design and delivery of nutrition education programs.
• Requires effective interpersonal skills to deal with diverse client groups.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Interpersonal and diplomacy skills to identify and respond to organizational needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Advanced degree preferred.

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