Assistant Director of Health and Wellness

Washington State University•Pullman, WA

2d•$5,376 - $7,224•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Health and Wellness oversees the operation and implementation of the campus dining nutrition program, ensuring it follows established objectives, standards, policies, procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. As the department’s nutrition expert, this position manages nutritional and dietary information in the dining menu management system; plans, develops, evaluates, and implements programs and services for the nutritional and dietary needs of students and the campus community; and leads strategic initiatives as part of the Dining leadership team. The position guides the Culinary Team on nutrition, menu development, and inclusive dining practices, supporting student success through dining services. The role supports recipe development and maintenance of the menu management and recipe database, verifies allergen and dietary trait information, and audits recipes, stock cards, and ingredients for accuracy. It develops and delivers nutrition training and outreach, collaborates on food and software procurement, oversees the dietetic internship program, and provides nutrition resources and counseling to students with meal plans. It also trains dining staff, evaluates employee performance related to nutrition and allergen information, maintains confidential records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and contributes to a positive work environment. Under the direction of the Cougar Health Services Medical Director, the position also provides nutrition care and education in a collegiate health clinic. It collaborates with medical providers, mental health professionals, and other healthcare team members; delivers individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy and group education; and supports students managing chronic health conditions, disordered eating patterns, and specialized dietary needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree with a major in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or Food Service Administration from an accredited dietetics program.
Dietitians credentialed before January 2024 may qualify under the stated grandfathering provision with a bachelor’s degree.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist status.
Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
At least 24 months of recent full-time experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
At least 1 year of clinical experience.
Washington State Certified Dietitian credential; application must be submitted before the start date.
Possess or be able to obtain a Food Handler’s Permit within 14 days of employment.
Possess or be able to obtain by the time of hire a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements in SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a college health, outpatient, or adolescent/young adult setting.
Experience in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field in a higher education setting.
Experience developing menus.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated experience with one-on-one nutritional assessment and counseling.
Experience providing nutritional information for students.
Comprehensive knowledge of dining service operations, therapeutic diet supervision, and public relations.
Ability to organize, track, and manage complex processes.
Strong presentation, computer, management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, strong networking ability, and ability to interact with a wide variety of professionals, including physicians, senior administrators, customers, chefs, and food service professionals.

Responsibilities

Oversee the operation and implementation of the campus dining nutrition program in accordance with established objectives, standards, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Serve as the department’s subject matter expert for nutritional and dietary information in the dining menu management system.
Plan, develop, evaluate, and implement programs and services supporting the nutritional and dietary needs of students and the campus community.
Lead assigned strategic initiatives and contribute to short-term and long-term planning as a member of the Dining leadership team.
Guide the Culinary Team on nutrition, menu development, and inclusive dining practices.
Support recipe development and maintain the menu management and recipe database, from product and ingredient research through final recipe publication.
Ensure accurate allergen and dietary trait identification on recipes, stock cards, and ingredients, and oversee audits for accuracy and completeness.
Develop and deliver training and campus outreach presentations on nutrition topics.
Collaborate on departmental food and software procurement decisions.
Oversee the dietetic internship program, including supervising 2–4 interns annually, coordinating their housing while on campus, and managing competencies during rotations.
Serve as a resource for students and campus departments requesting collaboration.
Train dining staff and provide education and evaluation of employee performance regarding nutritional and allergen information.
Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling to students who hold a meal plan and eat at the dining centers.
Maintain accurate and confidential information as specified by law and state regulations.
Contribute to a positive, productive, and harmonious work environment.
Under the direction of the Cougar Health Services Medical Director, provide comprehensive nutrition care and education to students in a collegiate health clinic.
Collaborate with medical providers, mental health professionals, and other healthcare team members to support student well-being.
Deliver individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy and facilitate group education programs.
Partner with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote healthy eating habits, help students manage chronic health conditions, and support those with disordered eating patterns or specialized dietary needs.