Registered Dietician/Nutrition Educator

Employer: Williams College
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Salary: Salary Not specified
Date posted: Feb 13, 2025

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Position Type: Faculty Positions, Health Sciences, Nutrition
Employment Level: Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type: Full Time

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Registered Dietician/Nutrition Educator

JR10000000211
Williamstown, MA (Main Campus)

Join our dynamic Student Medical Services team at Williams College and make a real difference in the lives of our students.

We're seeking a passionate and empathetic Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional counseling and support. In this role, you'll empower students to make informed choices about their health, navigate dietary challenges, and thrive academically and personally. You'll be a key partner in our commitment to student well-being by providing personalized counseling, developing engaging educational programs, and fostering a healthy and inclusive campus community.

At Williams, we believe in supporting the holistic well-being of our students. In this role, you will:

Provide individualized nutritional assessments and counseling, addressing a wide range of complex needs, including eating disorders, sports nutrition, and chronic conditions.
Develop and lead engaging workshops, seminars, and cooking demonstrations to promote healthy eating habits and nutritional literacy.
Design and implement innovative campus-wide nutrition programs, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to a vibrant campus community.
Serve as a key member of the Eating Disorders Collaborative Care Team, contributing to integrated care.
Work with dining services to educate students on how to navigate healthy food options.
Conduct nutrition outreach through campus events and educational materials.
Maintain accurate and confidential student records.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing in a clinical or community nutrition setting, with a preference for experience in a college or university environment working with young adults.

The ideal candidate will also have experience or certification in the areas of disordered eating and sports nutrition, as well as direct experience providing one-on-one nutrition counseling. For best consideration, please include a cover letter detailing any experience in these areas.

This is a fully on-site 9-month academic-year position, working 26.5 hours per week, and is eligible for Williams College's robust benefits package. No remote work arrangement is available at this time.

Travel to off-campus locations for events or outreach activities, or some evening or weekend hours may be required for workshops or special programs.

Application review will begin on March 19, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range is from $35 - $42 an hour, commensurate with experience.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.

To apply, visit https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/williamscollege/External_Career_Site/job/Williamstown-MA-Main-Campus/Registered-Dietician-Nutrition-Educator_JR10000000211.

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Williams College

Situated in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts, Williams College offers a rich academic environment in a beautiful setting. The Berkshires—known as a cultural corridor—are a great place to live, work and raise a family, with several top-notch schools and an array of recreational opportunities from world-class museums to swimming holes to hiking trails. The New York Capital Region, Albany International Airport and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Train Station are just an hour away, and Boston and New York City are within three hours by car or bus.

Williams College has been around for more than 200 years, yet we’re constantly evolving and growing. As a liberal arts college, Williams has always taught fundamental problem-solving skills that students can use well beyond their four years here. We also recognize that facing complex issues within our history and culture is necessary for sustaining an equitable, just and environmentally responsible community. We strive to create an inclusive culture in which every voice is heard. The college is committed to ensuring that everyone is able to find their place and thrive, no matter who you are, where you come from or what role you fulfill when you get here.

Williams invests in our employees, offering generous health care, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, paid leave, access to gym facilities, discounts with local vendors, retirement plans and more. Our vibrant 450-acre campus is home to around 2,000 students who benefit from a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, and their energy is the heartbeat of an active population. Many people come to Williams for the job and stay for decades because of the lively environment and warm neighbors. You’re more than a person doing a job; you are joining our community.