WIC Program Administrator, Dietitian

Position Summary

The WIC Program Administrator oversees the WIC agency operations and clinic staff. The Director must be a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) who performs high‑risk counseling, authorizes formulas, mentors other nutrition staff, facilitates nutrition‑related continuing education for staff, certifies clients, and other duties as assigned.

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Local Agency activities and 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 multimedia 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.

Required

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Language Ability:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional…