Job Summary
As an embedded Registered Dietitian within RecWell Wellness Services, this individual will apply specialized clinical expertise to elevate Purdue’s Nutrition Education Programs, directly supporting the university’s commitment to student success and culture of collaboration and innovation. The dietitian will design, implement, and oversee evidence-based nutrition initiatives that align with Wellness Services’ mission and priorities, while building strong relationships across campus and community partners. Additional responsibilities include tracking program revenue, managing equipment purchases, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with all PUSH policies and procedures. Some evening and weekend work may be required to serve the needs of students and the university community.
What We Are Looking For
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in areas such as dietetics, food and nutrition, health promotion, or related fields.
- Registered dietician credentials and continuing education through AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).
- Four (4) years of relevant experience in therapeutic and clinical nutrition counseling and education for individuals and groups or similar experiences. (Can consider direct graduate experience).
Preferred:
- Experience with college students and sports nutrition
Skills:
Required:
- Ability to independently manage all aspects of comprehensive diet, nutrition, and counseling program.
- Must display ability to establish long and short term goals consistent with the mission of the university and the division.
- Ability to design and manage nutrition counseling and education programs to meet the needs of a large, multi-dimensional department.
- Must show ability to build, develop, and cultivate relationships across campus with a variety of constituents.
- Successful candidate will be self-motivated, energetic, service-minded and adept at solving problems.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituents.
- Must possess strong communication (written/oral) as well as interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with computer software (word processing, spreadsheet, electronic communication, etc.).
Additional Information
- Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/summaries.php
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.