Dietitian

Department Summary

The Division of Student Life supports the university’s academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios, the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Multicultural and Identity Based Support Services, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.

University Health Services (UHS) is a unit within the Division of Student Life and is a nationally accredited (AAAHC) outpatient clinic providing primary care to students at the University of Oregon. All staff are required to uphold the values of the UHS.

This position works in support of the University Health Services mission and vision and is consistent with UO policy. Some aspects of this position may be completed in collaboration with other University departments.

Position Summary

UHS provides ambulatory medical care, mental health services, and public health/wellbeing programs to a campus of nearly 23,000 students with the majority of students being between ages 18 and 25. This position’s primary function is to serve as the dietitian for the University Health Services, which has the following focus areas:
1) Direct nutrition services to and patient care of students;
2) Consultations and interdisciplinary collaboration with medical and mental health colleagues including participation on the eating disorder care coordination team and education/training to staff;
3) Outreach and education programs through the Public Health and Wellbeing team to develop and implement campus-wide nutrition/weight-neutral/body positivity education programs and educational materials. The dietitian approaches these topics with a trauma-informed, weight-neutral, body-positive approach.

This position is an academic year (9-month basis) position that is shared by two departments; 80% will be dedicated to the UHS Medical Staff and 20% will be dedicated to the Public Health Practices team. The dietitian reports to the Medical Director.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and routine screening of Medicaid and Medicare Exclusion Lists. Employee loses eligibility for employment if on the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) and/or System of Award Management (SAM). In addition, employee must follow Compliance with UHS policies regarding tuberculosis screening, measles and mumps (MMR), seasonal flu, hepatitis B, and other immunization requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, health promotion, health education, public health, or related field, from an accredited institution
• Certification/Registration through Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) or ability to attain by the agreed upon start date of employment
• Current license in good standing through the Oregon Board of Licensed Dieticians, or ability to attain by the agreed upon start date of employment
• Experience with outreach to individuals and groups on nutrition or other related topics