Program Coordinator - Department of Metabolic Biology and Nutrition - Rausser College of Natura

Position Overview

Position title: Program Coordinator

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by step/point at the appointment. See the following tables for the current salary scales for this position:
Academic Coordinator: $88,000 - $110,000, depending on experience.
Lecturer: $75,301 - $110,581, depending on experience.

Percent time: The position 100% with a breakdown of:
Academic Coordinator: 90%
Lecturer: 10%

Anticipated start: As soon as possible.

Open date: March 5, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Apr 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Metabolic Biology & Nutrition (MBN) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Program Coordinator (Academic Coordinator I/Lecturer) for the Master of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics (MNSD) program. The individual will serve as a key member of the academic administrative team and instructional faculty. The incumbent will collaborate with the Program Director to coordinate and implement the MNSD program.

The incumbent will formulate educational goals, analyze educational outcomes, and refine curricula based on emerging pedagogical theories and accreditation standards.

Central to this role is the coordination and implementation of supervised practice rotations and other aspects of the program. This includes managing instructional schedules, overseeing on-boarding, and performance tracking, where the incumbent directs student performance within worksite training facilities to ensure mastery of core competencies.

The incumbent will contribute to strategic academic operations, including student recruitment, graduate admissions, student advising, the identification of preceptors to maintain a robust network of external partners, and planning social and educational enrichment activities.

To ensure student readiness for professional practice, the incumbent will design and deliver specialized workshops and structured instructional sessions tailored to the needs of students pursuing future practice as registered dietitians. This includes developing, planning, and supervising campus-based practice experiences and providing educational remediation for students requiring advanced support in areas such as clinical practice, counseling, foundational sciences, and management.

While students are in their internships, the incumbent facilitates weekly student meetings, and provides scholarly evaluation guidance on projects and assignments. This is the Lecturer component of the position.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Master's or equivalent international degree

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.

Preferred qualifications

• A master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, education, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a combination of clinical, community, or academic settings.
• Experience with curriculum development, student advising, and ACEND-accredited supervised practice programs is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support students, manage program logistics, and collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and university administrators.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills are essential.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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