WIC Program Administrator, Dietitian

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The WIC Program Administrator oversees the WIC agency operations and clinic staff. They complete all the administration duties as well as daily operations when needed. The Director must be a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN). Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) to perform high‑risk counseling, authorize formulas, mentor other nutrition staff, facilitate nutrition‑related continuing education for staff, certify clients, and other duties as assigned.

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Local Agency activities. Analyze administrative reports.
• Develop, review, and update local agency policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide ongoing supervision and support of Local Agency staff.
• Complete Local Agency Self‑Assessments for staff and delegate them to supervisors, as needed.
• Review monthly WIC expenses and submit CER to WIC Nutrition Consultant for reimbursement.
• Oversee daily local agency operations.
• Keep current with up‑to‑date information and state and FNS policy updates. Disseminate this information to other Local Agency staff.
• Complete annual contract documents to provide WIC program services.
• Identify, coordinate, and collaborate with community stakeholders.
• Attend required meetings including the WIC Partner’s meeting, Nutrition/ Breastfeeding Coordinators meeting, and WIC Director’s call.
• May certify potential WIC clients or provide high‑risk counseling and/or formula authorization to WIC participants, if a Registered Dietitian.
• May serve in a variety of supervisory roles within the Local Agency.
• Attend and may facilitate monthly staff meetings and WIC clinic staff meetings.
• Perform Certification Specialist, Nutrition Education Specialist, and Coordinator duties and other duties as needed and appropriate.
• Plan and provide individual and group nutrition education to high‑risk clients, providers, and professional staff utilizing interactive teaching methods and diverse multi‑media materials and aids. Assess and document findings of the nutrition status of program participants; plan and provide counseling and education to participants with high nutritional risk.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures to ensure nutrition objectives and interventions are consistent with accepted nutrition and public health guidelines.
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding clinical nutrition issues or concerns, including customizing individual meal plans for program participants with medical needs.
• Develop staff skills and knowledge regarding nutrition and delivery of nutrition services through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Participate in utilization reviews, quality assurance audits, and data collection relative to nutrition care and education.
• Perform formula authorization, and, as necessary, certification of clients and other duties as required or assigned.

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data, designs work flows and procedures.
• Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Managing Customer Focus – Promotes customer focus; establishes customer service standards; provides training in customer service delivery; monitors customer satisfaction; develops new approaches to meeting customer needs.
• Team Leadership – Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.
• Impact & Influence – Pursues and wins support for ideas; displays ability to influence key decision‑makers; achieves win‑win outcomes; uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals; addresses divergent opinions.

Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, or one…