What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition and dietetics position at Bluffton University?
Nutrition and dietetics graduate assistant
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will serve as a support position for the graduate programs in nutrition and dietetics. Based on experience, they may meet the qualifications of a co-teacher for undergraduate classes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the clinical educator in site development, preceptor relations and SEL supervision.
- Support and manage internship schedules.
- Track ACEND required competencies under the supervision of clinical educator.
- As appropriate, assist supervised practice coordinators with tasks such as lab planning, preparation and teaching, assignment grading and course management within the undergraduate program.
- As appropriate, provide additional support to department faculty members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties of this job.
- Current RDN licensure and LD in the state of Ohio within 30 days of employment.
- At least 2 years of successful employment as an RDN (confirmed with recommendation from employer).
- Admission to the Bluffton University graduate program in nutrition and dietetics (MND).
- Proficient use in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and as well as part of a team.
- Integrity and honesty in conveying program information and honoring confidentiality.
- Support of Bluffton University and the nutrition and dietetics program mission and vision.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by the employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have reliable transportation.
DEGREE OBTAINED:
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (MND)
Compensation:
Full tuition waiver with competitive stipend, room and board.
Deadline:
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until this position is filled.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when all of the following materials have been submitted:
- Completed Bluffton employment application
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Contact information for three references
Please combine your cover letter, resume, three professional references and any additional materials as one PDF file attached an email sent to hr@bluffton.edu.
Candidates will be contacted via email upon receipt of their resume. Candidates selected for interviews will be notified of the next step in the process. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.
