Registered Dietitian
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Job Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 30 - 35
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Registered Dietitian
Health and Wellness Center
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Who We Are
Salary/Pay Range:$30.00-35.00/hourly. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.
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Summary
The Registered Dietitian will work in conjunction with the UCCS Recreation and Wellness Center team which offers highly advance integrated multi-disciplinary approach with clinical psychologist licensed professional counselors licensed clinical social works nurse practitioners wellness promotion professionals and campus recreation staff. The Registered Dietitian will conduct individual nutritional counseling sessions for UCCS students. The person in this position may be asked to give educational presentations when requested and assist nutrition and wellness promotion students in coordinating cooking classes and demonstrations for students.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Provide individual nutrition counseling sessions for UCCS students. (60%)
Conduct research and chart review in preparation for individual counseling sessions and complete chart documentation and needed referrals for students seen during sessions. (10%)
Work closely with counseling and medical providers to provide integrated care for students being seen for multiple services. (10%)
Mentor graduate nutrition students as a preceptor for their practicum and service learning hours. (10%)
Provide nutritional insight and support to Wellness Promotion team and campus partners such as Clydes Cupboard Campus Recreation programs and Dining and Hospitality Services. (10%)
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by: October 12 2025.
- Potential interview dates:October 202025- October 24 2025.
- Potential start date: November 17 2025.
All employees of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the sexual misconduct protected class nondiscrimination and conflicts of interest in cases of amorous relationships policies related retaliation and compliance with accommodations regarding disability pregnancy or related conditions and religion. All employees are also designated as responsible employees and are required to report conduct prohibited under these policies and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIEs contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures Office of Institutional Equity ().
Note: This job description outlines this roles general responsibilities qualifications and physical requirements at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all required duties responsibilities and qualifications. The university reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the universitys needs.
- Current Colorado Registered Dietitian license is required before start date.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Nutrition Dietetics or a related
program is required. - Proven experience providing one-on-one nutritional counseling sessions is required.
- Masters degree from an accredited institution in Nutrition Dietetics or a related
degree is highly desirable. - Experience working in a college health or counseling setting is highly desirable.
- Experience working with eating disorders and chronic illnesses is highly desirable.
- Experience using an Electronic Health Record system is preferred.
UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
About Company
The University of Colorado (CU) is a premier public research university with four campuses: Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, and the Anschutz Medical Campus.
