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Clinical Nutrition Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Clinical Nutrition Specialist is primarily responsible for CHS nutrition primary prevention programming activities and the provision of clinical nutrition counseling for students post-doctoral fellows and eligible spouses. This position requires excellent clinical skills in the management of eating disorders and medical nutrition therapy for medical disorders including diabetes hypertension endocrine disorders lipid disorders and other medical nutrition disorders as well as skills in weight management counseling using a non-diet approach. This position works closely with Student Wellness staff to promote nutrition programming activities and works with student groups focusing on positive body image and other college eating concerns. There will be opportunities for teaching activities inside and outside the classroom via a secondary faculty appointment In addition this position works with the Campus Health sports nutritionists and the Carolina Dining Services nutritionists to provide an integrated nutrition service delivery across campus.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Certificate in Diabetes Education or the willingness to become certified. Must be a Registered Dietitian in the State of North Carolina. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to exercise sound independent judgement. Ability to work collaboratively and strategically in a team environment with all levels of professionals. Experience working with an electronic health record ( EHR ). Experience working with diverse undergraduate and graduate/professional student faculty or staff communities which reflect an array of ethnic racial cultural faith gender and other identities.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Two (2) years of experience in providing nutrition education and one-on-one counseling including at least two years of experience with eating disorder clients.
The Clinical Nutrition Specialist is primarily responsible for CHS nutrition primary prevention programming activities and the provision of clinical nutrition counseling for students post-doctoral fellows and eligible spouses. This position requires excellent clinical skills in the management of eating disorders and medical nutrition therapy for medical disorders including diabetes hypertension endocrine disorders lipid disorders and other medical nutrition disorders as well as skills in weight management counseling using a non-diet approach. This position works closely with Student Wellness staff to promote nutrition programming activities and works with student groups focusing on positive body image and other college eating concerns. There will be opportunities for teaching activities inside and outside the classroom via a secondary faculty appointment In addition this position works with the Campus Health sports nutritionists and the Carolina Dining Services nutritionists to provide an integrated nutrition service delivery across campus.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Certificate in Diabetes Education or the willingness to become certified. Must be a Registered Dietitian in the State of North Carolina. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to exercise sound independent judgement. Ability to work collaboratively and strategically in a team environment with all levels of professionals. Experience working with an electronic health record ( EHR ). Experience working with diverse undergraduate and graduate/professional student faculty or staff communities which reflect an array of ethnic racial cultural faith gender and other identities.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Two (2) years of experience in providing nutrition education and one-on-one counseling including at least two years of experience with eating disorder clients.
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About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
