Lead Dietitian

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00434PO26 Job Family Healthcare Job Function Nutrition USC Market Title Nutritionist/Dietitian Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/207493 Job Level P4 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Lead Dietitian Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS UHS Healthy Carolina State Pay Range C09 USC Market Range MRI - $69,913 $87,391 $104,870 Anticipated Hiring Range $69,913 - $104,870 Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm - Monday - Friday
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Health and Human Services

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Lead Dietitian

• Are you passionate about helping individuals build a healthy relationship with food through evidence-based, compassionate care?
• Do you believe nutrition counseling should empower people of all sizes and backgrounds to thrive?
• Can you translate clinical nutrition science into practical, life-changing guidance for students, faculty, and staff?
• Are you a collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing nutrition professionals and student educators?

We have the job for you!

Position Summary:

The Lead Dietitian provides nutrition education and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for the University community, including students, faculty, and staff. The main focus of this position is to provide clinically appropriate nutrition education and MNT toward the collaborative management of eating disorders, food allergies/intolerances, and other medical nutrition concerns including diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders, food allergies/intolerances, and other medical nutrition concerns utilizing a weight-neutral approach and Health at Every Size (HAES) model. This position also provides oversight and supervision of the Demonstration Kitchen located in the Center for Health & Well-Being as well as a Registered Dietitian and a Well-Being Coordinator-Nutrition.

Primary Job Duties

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, timelines and deliverables.
• Provide leadership and supervision to student and professional staff developing programs, education and initiatives focused on nutrition education.
• Develop curricula and facilitate workshops to educate peer educators, students, faculty and staff on nutrition.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including students, administrators, faculty, staff and community partners.
• Works collaboratively with other Student Health & Well-being team members in nutrition service evaluation, semi-annual peer review and quality improvement efforts.

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.
• An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina's capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
• Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a dietitian in South Carolina.
• License must be acquired within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligibility for registration to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Knowledge and experience in working with sports nutrition, eating disorders, clinical nutrition and chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, celiac, Crohn's, etc)
• Commitment to a weight-neutral, HAES approach
• Experience in college health setting
• Experience supervising others

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the science and practice of human nutrition and standards of practice in dietetics.
• Knowledge of food composition and major sources of nutrients.
• Knowledge of social, cultural and economic factors related to the nutritional status and dietary habits of individuals.
• Working knowledge of human behavior and techniques for the modification of eating habits.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills. Intermediate desktop publishing, word processing and spreadsheet skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in collegiate health promotion and public health.
• Understanding of students' development issues, emerging needs and interests.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, community agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to provide supportive counseling for students as appropriate.
• Ability to focus on clients throughout the day as most days will be spent in one on one consultations.
• Ability to manage time to accomplish administrative and programmatic tasks in the patient flow.
• Ability to train and counsel members of the University community on various health and wellness issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to take initiative and be innovative.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Operational Management

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, timelines and deliverables
• Oversee day to day operations of Nutrition services and outreach/education
• Provide nutrition therapy to students, faculty and staff, following guidelines set forth by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the SC Dept of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and USC Student Health and Well-Being
• Ensure Nutrition schedule is open an appropriate number of hours per week to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff
• Manage the schedule of cooking classes, ensuring food safety regulations are met
• Lead cooking classes and demonstrations

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership and supervision to student and professional staff developing programs, education and initiatives focused on nutrition education
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, encouraging continuous learning and development
• Lead and mentor professionals and student workers
• Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate student staff by fostering a high-impact student employment experience that integrates NACE competencies and other high-impact practices across the full employment lifecycle. Support students' personal and professional growth through intentional interviewing, hiring and onboarding processes, 1:1 and/or team meetings, providing constructive feedback, and implementing performance management and evaluation processes, promoting the development of career readiness and transferable skills through student employment.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Strategic Planning

• Develop curricula and facilitate workshops to educate peer educators, students, faculty and staff on nutrition
• Work closely with department and leadership to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with university, division unit and department priorities
• Conduct research and analysis to identify trends and best practices related to nutrition in college health, incorporating these insights into departmental strategies

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including students, administrators, faculty, staff and community partners
• Represent the unit in university-wide initiatives and collaborate with other departments to enhance student well-being and support services
• Serve on collaborative teams within Student Health and Well-Being, including the Eating Disorder Consultation Team (EDCT)
• Serve on SHWB, university and national organization committees as needed
• Maintain a network of contacts with other college health RDs

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Assessment

• Works collaboratively with other SHWB team members in nutrition service evaluation, semi-annual peer review and quality improvement efforts
• Manage, report and publicize Student Well-Being's progress toward the achievement of unit, divisional and university objectives
• Conduct assessment of programs, utilization and facilitators to ensure effectiveness
• Review campus data and implement evidence-based strategies based on the findings

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive Yes Hazardous weather category Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/10/2026 Job Close Date 07/25/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 25, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you at least a licensed or license eligible and able to obtain a license within 6 months of hire as a dietitian in the state of South Carolina?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• List of References and Contact Information