What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIETITIAN CLINICIAN position at Duke?
Duke University:
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
Nature of Responsibilities:
Serves as the nutritional expert for Duke Dining, developing educational and culinary programs for students and staff; Provides support and guidance for students with special dietary needs and food allergies; Resource administrator for the CBORD food management platform supporting the Food Systems CBORD Manager; Liaison between Duke Dining and Duke Wellness Center/Duke Student Health, ensuring adequate nutritional support for the Duke community;
Supervision of student interns or staff working for Nutrition Services is required. Other duties may include occasional teaching to university professionals and undergraduates in a formal or informal setting. Strong software skills for food analysis, and website/ social networking mediums is required. Collaborate with health and wellness professionals (internally and community based) to provide care as needed; Support healthy lifestyle choices and health maintenance throughout the campus community by creating and implementing campus-wide nutrition initiatives while collaborating with other university departments.
Specific Duties % of Effort
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35% |
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20% |
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25% |
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10% |
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. |
10% |
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Work requires bachelor’s degree in dietetic/nutrition and American Dietetics Association (ADA) registry. No experience required beyond education/training. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Registered Dietitian with a minimum of 5 years of experience or a graduate degree in Nutrition or Public Health with a minimum of 2 years experience.
Specific Skills and Competencies
- Strong assessment and planning skills, group facilitation, and writing skills a must
- Clinical skills; Ability to apply current evidenced-based nutrition recommendations
- Ability to work closely with students
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Adheres to deadlines and exhibits strong organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and passion for the field of nutrition
- Supervisory skills
- In-depth knowledge of different dietary allergies and restrictions
- An understanding of food science and how it affects bodies
- Ability to work effectively as a team member while also being able to work independently
- Strong listening and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to be flexible
Job Code: 00001149 DIETITIAN CLINICIAN
Job Level: 12
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