Nutritionist

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Health Services Job Description



JOB SUMMARY:



Provide nutritional clinical consultation in both individual and
group settings. Develop and implement health promotion campaigns
targeting healthy eating, body positivity, and population specific
nutritional education as needed. Provide individual consultations
to students struggling with disordered eating, diabetes, lactose
and gluten intolerance, and other eating and dietary related
concerns. Ensure that nutritional programming is equitable and
inclusive (E.g., embraces a ‘health at any size approach, supports
international students adjusting new dietary offerings, respectful
of cultural based dietary practices, etc.).



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



CLINICAL/DIRECT CARE (75%):

• Meet with individual students in the Schacht Center to provide
  information and guidance regarding a healthy diet with
  consideration to their unique health profile.
  
  
  


• Assist students with requests for dietary accommodations
  through the Office of Disability Services and dining service.
  
  
  


• Consult with medical, counseling, and health education staff as
  needed.
  
  
  


• Collaborate with key campus partners as needed (dining, office
  of disability services, athletics)
  
  
  


• Document patient progress in the electronic health
  record.
  
  
  

WELLNESS OUTREACH/EDUCATION (25%):

• Develop specific educational programming and campaigns about
  nutrition, disordered eating, and body positivity, and other needs
  identified by Schacht Center leadership.
  
  
  


• Collaborate with dining services in menu planning and healthy
  food preparation.
  
  
  


• Consult with campus partners (athletics, community health
  organizers) to facilitate programming that is applicable to the
  needs of the students.
  
  
  


• Facilitate body positivity and body neutrality programming for
  students.
  
  
  


• Work with the wellness/health education team to provide
  nutrition/ dietary information across Schacht Center social media
  platforms.
  
  
  

SKILLS:

• Technical: Familiar with using electronic medical record
  systems and Google Suite.
  
  
  


• Analytical: Candidate must keep up to date with the
  latest nutrition research. They should be able to interpret
  scientific studies and translate nutrition science into practical
  eating advice.
  
  
  


• Listening Skills
  
  
  


• Problem Solving Skills: Must be able to evaluate the
  health status of patients and determine the most appropriate food
  choices for a diverse patient base to improve overall health or to
  manage a disease. Must also be able to problem solve when health
  education programming goes array or shifts based on people present
  or missing materials, etc.
  
  
  


• Speaking Skills: Must be able to explain complicated
  topics in a way that people with less technical knowledge can
  understand. They must be able to clearly explain eating plans to
  clients and to other healthcare professionals involved in a
  patient’s care.
  
  
  


• Community Building Skills: Must be able to connect with
  a diverse and global population, but must also be proficient in
  partnering with other departments such as but not limited to
  Athletics, Medical, Counseling and Dining Services.
  
  
  


• Must be familiar with the Health at Every Size framework and
  utilize it in patient care and program/campaign design.
  
  
  


• Self motivated. Be able to work alone. ​
  
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:



The individual must have earned a bachelor's degree from a U.S.
regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent
and fulfilled each of the following criteria: (a) Completed a
didactic program in dietetics accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), formerly
known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education
(CADE).



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years minimum in the field post RDN
  
  
  


• (b) Completed an ACEND accredited or approved supervised
  practice program. Supervised practice programs are
  post-baccalaureate degree programs that provide supervised practice
  experiences which meet the eligibility requirements and
  accreditation standards of ACEND, formally known as CADE.
  Completion of a coordinated program in dietetics fulfills the
  requirements of a supervised practice program. Time spent in a
  dietetic internship or supervised practice program does not qualify
  as credible experience.
  
  
  


• Experience working with a diverse college aged
  population.
  
  
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:



For the care and safety of our community, Smith College requires
that all employees be vaccinated as a condition of employment and
as such, the incumbent will be required to be immunized against
COVID-19 on or before their first day of employment. Proof of
vaccination status will be required. Individuals may seek medical
or religious exemption with HR, but must do so prior to their
arrival.



Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in
order for your application to be considered for this position .
Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your
application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files
after you have hit the Submit button.



Review of applications will begin



September 27, 2022



Compensation Grade:



Grade X Non-exempt



Position Type:



Fixed Term



About Smith College



Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest
women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in
teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of
outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as
advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The
College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst,
Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of
Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty
cross-teach across the Five Colleges.



Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and
Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith
College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a
qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such
accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding
requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of
employment, including the application process. If reasonable
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Diversity and a culture of inclusion among students, staff,
faculty, and administration are crucial to the mission and values
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color, religions, national origin, disability, sexual orientation,
gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment
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and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.