Montana Dietetic Internship & Graduate Program; MDIG Director

Position Information

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26433

Position Number: 4C0127

Department:
Division College of Education, Health & Human Development

Appointment Type:
Research Professional

Contract Term:
Fiscal Year

Month/Season:
Semester

From Date: (if other) Specify

End Date: (if other) Specify

FLSA:
Exempt

Union Affiliation:
Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE: 1.0

Benefits:
Eligible

Salary: $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type: LOA

Recruitment Type:
Open

Under the supervision of the Department Head of Food Systems, Nutrition and Kinesiology, this position will be filled by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who will perform a variety of administrative, professional and organizational duties that facilitate the day‑to‑day operations and logistics of the online Master of Science (MS) dietetic internship (DI) program. The individual will provide leadership to the MDIG team, customer service to students, preceptors, prospective students and community partners;

direct program planning, budget management and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

The Montana Dietetic Internship and Dietetic Systems Leadership Master of Science degree are programs in the Department of Food Systems, Nutrition & Kinesiology in the College of Education, Health and Human Development. The mission of the Montana Dietetic Internship & Graduate (MDIG) program is to prepare future registered dietitian nutritionists to lead sustainable health solutions for people and the planet, focusing on dietetics practice in Montana and the Rocky Mountain region.

The Director will lead the online program with a team, with up to two days per week remote work, as the schedule permits. The Director will manage and coordinate all aspects of the dietetic internship and MS Dietetic Systems Leadership program; maintain program accreditation, supervise staff, travel to internship sites, represent the program in public and professional organizations; and advise online graduate students and limited onsite dietetic interns.

The Director will represent the program at program leader and department meetings, and overall, utilize professional knowledge, judgment and skills to make decisions, and clearly communicate the priorities and views of the program.

• Supervise MDIG program Assistant Director/s, administrative staff, graduate assistants and consultants.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the MDIG Program, including student recruitment, selection, orientation, rotation placement, evaluation, advising and counseling.
• Implement MDIG program policies and procedures, with input from an advisory board.
• Provide support to faculty for syllabus development to include the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) required competencies.
• Coordinate and facilitate MS Faculty and DI preceptor trainings.

• Maintain Montana Dietetic Internship & Graduate (MDIG) program accreditation records, reports and submissions.
• Timely submission of fees, reports and requests for major program changes.
• Facilitation of processes for continuous program evaluation and timely submission of required documentation supporting the graduate’s eligibility for a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam.
• Supervise intern field experiences, provide intern, preceptor and stakeholder support, conflict resolution and remediation, as needed.

• Travel to internship rotation sites across the state to engage in preceptor relations.
• Represent the program through participation in professional organizations. Travel to national and Montana local meetings of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/NDEP/Montana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Provide intern letters of reference and referrals.
• Oversee management of social media, website, and other promotional avenues.

• Lead the MDI orientation and foundation weeks and teaching, grading, providing feedback, and other course delivery tasks for MEDS 581, NUTR 598, and NUTR 575.
• Serve…