Nutritionist - Athletics

Overview

Job

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. These values align with our institutional Strategic Plan, including academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech emphasizes a healthy work-life balance and acknowledges the needs of two careers for some faculty hires.

Develop and implement nutrition programs and services within Ga Tech Athletics. Provide medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education and advocacy for the campus community; deliver nutrition counseling to students, patients and groups; participate in menu planning; and contribute to program marketing and outreach efforts. Interaction occurs with health services staff, eating disorders treatment team, and dining services staff. The position may supervise not applicable (NA).

• Provide nutrition counseling (primary and preventative interventions) and follow-up care to students through self-referral or medical referral.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy as required based on treatment plan, including assessment, treatment, evaluation and nutrition education.
• Serve as a member and provide support to the multidisciplinary Eating Disorders Treatment team.
• Partner and consult with Ga Tech Athletics to support menu planning, promotional/orientation activities and outreach to students with nutrition concerns.
• Develop and present nutrition education programs for classes, residence halls and student organizations using various instructional methods and media.
• Collaborate with Ga Tech Athletics staff on departmental and interdisciplinary projects.
• Coordinate nutritional programming and related activities with Ga Tech Athletics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Educational Requirements
  Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Other Required Qualifications
  Overnight travel required for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours;
  Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Policy or Health (due to client shift schedules, project requirements);
  Experience in nutrition counseling and planning/implementing health education programs
• Required Experience
  Two to three years of job related experience

• Additional Preferred Qualifications
  Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Preferred; knowledge of health promotion, behavior changes and population-based theories; evidence-based health promotion programs/initiatives; environmental management strategies/ecological model; and student development theories and models
• Preferred Educational Qualifications
  Master's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Policy or Health Education

SKILLS
This job requires professional level knowledge in dietetics and nutrition, especially as it applies to adolescents and young adults and to patients with or at risk for eating disorders. Strong oral and written communication, relationship-building, detail orientation, and follow-up skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; proficiency with standard office and specialized computer applications.

The University System of Georgia emphasizes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on core values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and affiliated policies. Additional guidance on Freedom of Expression is provided in Policy 6.5.

Georgia Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a fair and respectful environment and comply with applicable laws and policies governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status is prohibited except where required by law or contract.

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Job grade: A06

This is not a supervisory position and does not have financial responsibilities. The role may require driving and may travel 1%–24% of the time. This is not a position of trust and does not require a purchasing card or security clearance.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Pre-employment screening details are available online.