Registered Dietitian

Posting Summary Logo:

Posting Number:
STA00298PO26

Job Family:
Healthcare

Job Function:
Nutrition

USC Market Title:
Nutritionist/Dietitian

Link to USC Market Title:

Job Level:
P3 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title):
Registered Dietitian

Campus:
Columbia

Work County:
Richland

College/Division:
Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department:
SAAS UHS Health Services

State Pay Range:
C09

USC Market Range:
MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336

Anticipated Hiring Range:
$63,557 - $95,336

Location of Vacancy:

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Hours per Week:
37.5

Work Schedule:

• 8:30 am 5:00 pm, Monday Friday
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis :
12 months

Job Search Category:
Student Services

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Position Description Advertised Job Summary:
Registered Dietitian

• Ready to make a real impact on a diverse university community through evidence-based nutrition therapy?
• Can you turn nutrition science into practical, engaging education for students, staff, and peers?
• Do you bring compassion, curiosity, and inclusivity to your nutrition counseling style?
• Interested in working where wellness, education, and innovation intersect?

We have the job for you!

Position Summary:

The Registered Dietitian (RD) delivers nutrition education and Medical Nutrition Therapy ( MNT ) to a university community, including students, faculty, and staff. This role focuses on the collaborative management of eating disorders and provides MNT for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders, and food allergies or intolerances, using a weight-neutral, Health at Every Size ( HAES ) approach. The RD also supports nutrition-related programming, including cooking demonstrations, classes, outreach initiatives, and health promotion activities. Additionally, the position contributes to training and education for patients, staff, providers, interns, and peer educators, and reports to the Director of Student Well-Being.

Primary Job Duties

• Provides nutrition therapy to students, faculty, and staff, following guidelines set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the SC Dept of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and USC Student Health Services.
• Plans, manages and evaluates medical nutrition therapy and nutritional services for college students in targeted, high-risk populations, including individuals with eating disorders.
• Works with Healthy Carolina to develop, implement and evaluate educational programs for students, faculty and staff to increase nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors, including supporting demonstration kitchen efforts and leading cooking classes.

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.
• An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolinas capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
• Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelors degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:

• Licensed or license eligible as a dietitian in the state of South Carolina.
• Must obtain license within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eligibility for registration to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Knowledge and experience in working in College Health with sports nutrition, eating disorders, clinical nutrition and chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, celiac, Crohns, etc.) Commitment to a weight-neutral, HAES approach.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the science and practice of human nutrition and standards of practice in dietetics.
• Knowledge of food composition and major sources of nutrients.
• Knowledge of social, cultural and economic factors related to the nutritional status and dietary habits of individuals.
• Working knowledge of human behavior and techniques for the modification of eating habits.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Intermediate desktop publishing, word processing and spreadsheet skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in collegiate health promotion and public health.
• Understanding of students development issues, emerging needs and interests.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, community agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to provide supportive counseling for students as appropriate.
• Ability to focus on clients throughout the day as most days will be spent in one on one consultations.
• Ability to manage time to accomplish administrative and programmatic tasks in the patient flow.
• Ability to train and counsel members of the University community on various health and wellness issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Fluent in English.Ability to take initiative and be innovative.

Job Duties Job Duty:
Provides nutrition therapy to students, faculty, and staff, following guidelines set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the SC Dept of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and USC Student Health Services.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
35

Job Duty:
Plans, manages and evaluates medical nutrition therapy and nutritional services for college students in targeted, high risk populations, including individuals with eating disorders.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
30

Job Duty:
Works with Healthy Carolina to develop, implement and evaluate educational programs for students, faculty and staff to increase nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors, including supporting demonstration kitchen efforts and leading cooking classes. Develops nutrition educational materials for use in outreach and counseling students, faculty and staff.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
20

Job Duty:
Serves on collaborative teams within Student Health and Well-Being, including the Eating Disorder Consultation Team ( EDCT ), and in the University community to provide effective nutrition services. Provides nutrition resources and training for graduate assistants, health care teams and other professionals in the University community.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
10

Job Duty:
Works collaboratively with other SHWB team members in nutrition service evaluation, semi-annual peer review, and quality improvement efforts.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
5

Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:
Yes

Hazardous weather category:
Essential

Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies:
1

Desired Start Date:

Job Open Date:
04/28/2026

Job Close Date:
07/30/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions to Applicant:
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 30, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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