Assistant Performance Dietician

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Orthopaedics-Campus Sports Med-414655 Career Area Athletics Posting Open Date 07/20/2026 Application Deadline 08/03/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Assistant Performance Dietician Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number 20062651 Vacancy ID NF0009903 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent FTE 1 Hours per week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications Proposed Start Date 08/24/2026

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Assistant Performance Dietician reports directly to the Director of Sports Nutrition. This position includes the clinical, food service and education/outreach services provided to optimize the health and performance of UNC student-athletes. Primary responsibilities include individual nutrition counseling, team education, menu development, serving as a food and nutrition resource for coaches, athletic trainers, and sports performance staff for football and possibly some other assigned teams. The position requires strong clinical skills in the areas of diabetes, hypertension, lipid management, eating disorders, weight management, and other MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy) diagnoses as well as a sound knowledge of performance enhancement principles and strategies based on the most up to date research.

The Assistant Performance Dietitian provides scientifically-based counseling to student-athletes in order to optimize health and performance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing individual consults, conducting team talks, providing visual and verbal education, screening supplements, conducting and analyzing DEXA scans, and developing menus for football under the supervision of the Director of Performance Nutrition. The position coordinates student-athlete care with athletic training, strength and conditioning, sports science, performance innovation, sports psychology and counseling, and coaching staff.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Registered dietitian (with active registration through Commission in Dietetic Registration) and ability to obtain North Carolina State RD Licensure within 3 months of date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• At least 2 years of experience managing nutrition care for athletes.
• Prior experience working with professional or collegiate athletes.
• Compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies: e.g., National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), regarding banned drugs and restricted substances.
• Ability to communicate effectively one-to-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, and Powerpoint
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with culturally diverse students and staff.
• Certification as a CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) or willingness to obtain certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to work a non-traditional work week.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322674

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Tanvi Goel, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email tanvi_goel@med.unc.edu Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field

• Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline

• None of the above

• • Do you have experience in individual nutrition counseling?

• Yes

• No

• • Briefly describe your experience working in an intercollegiate environment.

(Open Ended Question)