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Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

Job Description

Registered Dietitian

Boston College is seeking a dedicated full-time Registered Dietitian to support the health and wellness of our undergraduate and graduate students. This role is positioned in University Health Services and involves providing comprehensive nutrition education, counseling, and assessments. The position collaborates closely with Health Services, Counseling Services, and Student Outreach and Support to deliver holistic care for students, particularly those with diagnosed eating disorders or disordered eating behaviors. Additionally, the role engages in prevention programming and wellness initiatives with campus partners to foster a multidisciplinary approach to student health.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evidence-based nutritional assessments, education, and counseling for students.
• Collaborate with campus staff in providing services for students with diagnosed eating disorders or disordered eating.
• Develop and deliver prevention programming and wellness initiatives in partnership with other departments.
• Work with the campus Dining Services dietitian to provide meal-plan-specific nutrition counseling.
• Offer training for student leaders, including health coaches in the Center for Student Wellness.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records, ensuring compliance with legal and medical standards.
  
  

In order to create a more inclusive community within the Division of Student Affairs, each staff member is expected to support division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $63,800 to $79,750; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) and/or Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credential.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in nutrition counseling with adolescents and/or young adults.
• Expertise in working with individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating.
• Commitment to a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach to nutrition.
  
  

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
  
  

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity.

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.