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Registered Dietitian​/Nutritionist

Job in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, 24062, USA
Listing for: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-14
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Dietitian / Nutritionist, Health Promotion
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 65000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist

Overview

Job Description:

Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs is seeking a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist to join the Schiffert Health Center team in Blacksburg, VA. The role focuses on guiding, nurturing, and supporting students with nutrition and health needs to help them become leaders and world-changers.

Responsibilities
  • Provide individualized nutrition guidance for students with a wide range of health and dietary needs, including adjusting eating patterns, addressing concerns related to disordered eating, supporting balanced weight practices, optimizing nutrition for athletic performance, promoting mindful and intuitive eating, and managing food allergies or intolerances.
  • Serve as Case Manager for Healthy Eating Assessment and Referral Team (HEART).
  • Design, coordinate, and deliver nutrition and body image initiatives across campus in partnership with key campus collaborators to advance healthy living and wellbeing.
  • Engage in a developmental plan with opportunities for growth within the Department and Division.
  • Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team including Counseling, Hokie Wellness, and Rec Sports.
  • Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s or higher degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition education.
    • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
    • Some experience in related clinical nutrition/dietetics.
    • Familiarity working with adolescents to adults with developmental and nutritional education needs, including health conditions requiring nutritional assessment and therapy.
    • Experience in nutrition counseling for mental health, stress, and athletic performance.
    • Professional demeanor with strong clinical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; capable of working with ill or troubled students.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality of personal health information.
    • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team (Counseling, Hokie Wellness, and Rec Sports).
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Previous experience in a higher education setting.
    • Experience working with and managing disordered eating clients.
    • Previous case management experience.
    Pay and Benefits

    Pay Band: 4

    Salary Information: $60,000 - $65,000

    Benefits:
    Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and more.

    Work Schedule

    Regular schedule:
    Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm;
    Hours per week: 40.

    Additional Information

    The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

    About Virginia Tech

    Virginia Tech fosters an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university emphasizes professional development opportunities and shared governance. Virginia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education.

    For accommodations, contact the designated HR representative.

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