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San Jose State University Campus Dietitian in San Jose, California
Campus Dietitian
Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=539369&lJobSourceTypeID=837&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 539369
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Probationary, Health Professionals, Full Time
Job Summary
Within one of the nation’s most transformative universities, SJSU’s Student Wellness Center (SWC) fosters student opportunity in a revolutionary way by preparing students to maintain lifelong health and well-being. Under the general supervision of the Director of Health Services, the Campus Dietitian is an ancillary medical provider and is responsible for developing nutrition and food related counseling and collaborating to provide nutrition and body image outreach and health promotion. This includes population-specific disease prevention as well as nutrition and food-related trends. The incumbent supervises Nutrition-major interns and student assistants who support the Cooking Healthy Eating Well (CHEW) programming. The Campus Dietitian provides collegial and consultative support to other Student Wellness Center/SJSU staff, faculty, and student leaders/groups, including providing coordinated patient care with other providers within the SWC. Working collaboratively to support student success is the bottom line purpose of this and all Student Wellness Center positions.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct nutritional assessments, design plans of care, evaluate, and monitor medical nutritional intervention for SJSU students eligible for services through the SWC. Topics include, but not limited to: weight concerns, eating disorders, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, food allergies, performance nutrition, hypertension, heart disease, prenatal nutrition, general nutrition, digestive/GI issues, and dietary modifications
Keep abreast of clinical developments in the field of dietetics in order to provide current, evidence-based recommendations regarding medical nutrition therapy to patients and medical providers including physicians and nurse practitioners
Serve as an expert resource and coordinate with a multidisciplinary medical team, mental health counselors, and other SWC colleagues on patient care
Provide consultation and professional education to SWC staff and other campus colleagues addressing nutrition related topics
Participate in the Disordered Eating Care Coordination Team and serve as the primary resource for nutrition and dietetics
Assess, create, select, assemble, evaluate and distribute new and evolving nutrition and body image education materials tailored to the current needs of the campus community
Organize and implement outreach efforts designed to take nutrition education activities outside the SWC into residential halls, student organizations, meeting places, and classrooms
Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching/training outreach events by student assistants and other SWC colleagues
Recruit, select, train, and supervise Cooking Healthy Eating Well (CHEW) student assistants and Nutrition Interns
Develop work schedules, approve timesheets, and provide evaluation of student assistants and Interns, as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of a wide range of medical nutrition therapy for special medical conditions
Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary health care teams to address specific diet and nutrition needs
Knowledge of general principles, methods, materials, and resources for nutrition education and public information
Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment
Knowledge of assessment, intervention, and evaluation of nutritional status with appropriate care plans established to improve outcomes
Ability to use a full range of general nutrition counseling skills in performing the duties of the position
Ability to use a broad range of computer skills and software
Familiarity with medical charting and communication with clinical staff
Ability to prepare various documents including operations manuals and procedures, program and activity schedules, requisitions, proposals, and monitor budget
Ability to apply judgment and discretion to analyze appropriately and take effective action with tact
Ability to promote, organize, and facilitate group meetings
Ability to prepare, select, assemble, evaluate, and distribute nutrition education materials
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition programs and materials
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple work priorities and organize various projects
Knowledge with outpatient eating disorder treatment, evidence, and protocols
Ability to keep supervisor informed about goal progress and relevant campus partner initiatives
Ability to recommend initiatives and changes to improve quality of services/programs
Possess and maintain certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the American Dietetic Association
Required Qualifications
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a program approved and accredited by the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Possess and maintain certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the American Dietetic Association.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible community nutrition experience (completion of a one-year approved dietetic internship in a hospital or clinic may be substituted for one year of required experience)
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a Be Body Positive facilitator
Experience working with a higher education population
Experience providing nutritional counseling for clients with disordered eating and/or managing eating disorders
Experience overseeing nutrition education programming
Compensation
Classification: Registered Dietitian
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,400/month - $6,700/month
CSU Salary Range: $4,152/month - $8,012/month
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary (https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf) .
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
Resume
Letter of Interest
Certification
All applicants must apply within the specified application period: May 21, 2024 through June 4, 2024. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.
Contact Information
University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252
CSU Vaccination Policy
The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.
Additional Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.
The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.
SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)
All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.
Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.
Equal Employment Statement
San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).
Advertised: May 21, 2024 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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