Assistant Director Nutrition Services

Provides leadership for the development, implementation, and oversight of nutrition policies, practices that support nutritional well-being and dietary accommodations. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and promotes evidence-based nutrition standards throughout all operations.

• Oversees all nutrition and dietetics functions, including policy development, regulatory compliance, and implementation of best practices aligned with federal and industry guidelines. Establishes departmental goals, policies, and procedures related to nutrition, food safety, and specialized dietary requirements.
• Directs dietary accommodation processes for current and prospective students with specialized needs, including planning, implementation, and communication.
• Serves as a key liaison in supporting recruitment events, campus visits, and yield programs while communicating accommodation processes, menu transparency, and meal plan flexibility to prospective students and families.
• Leads organization-wide training and development for management, staff, and student employees, including food safety, dietary accommodations, regulatory compliance, and onboarding. Evaluates effectiveness and ensures consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Supervises and mentors dietetic interns each semester, providing structured learning experiences aligned with academic requirements. Develops and leads a team of student ambassadors who support nutrition education, peer engagement, and wellness initiatives.
• Promotes evidence-based nutrition practices that support the wellness of a diverse student population and collaborates across departments to integrate nutrition initiatives into strategies.
• Performs relief supervision of dining operations as needed, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and established policies and procedures.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Three years' relevant experience
• Progressive leadership responsibility in a foodservice or culinary related organization.
• Demonstrated high quality written and oral communications skills required.
• Proven ability to develop and present engaging presentation to audience.
• Ability to effectively work with individuals at all levels of the organization and demonstrates advanced customer service skills.

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist per Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Master's degree required for candidates who became eligible for RDN registration on or after January 1, 2024, in accordance with CDR requirements.
• Candidates who established eligibility for and passed the Registered Dietitian examination before January 1, 2024, will be considered qualified without a master's degree.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids, must comply with Universal Precautions. As Dining Services is a Conditional Essential Service, may be required to be at work during University closures for weather or other conditions.

Revised: 2026-08-10