Registered Dietitian / Marketing Coordinator - Old Dominion Univ. (ODU)

Aramark•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian / Marketing Coordinator works closely with on-site Operations, account leadership, and Corporate Marketing to bring Aramark’s dining and wellness vision to life at Old Dominion University. This hybrid role serves as both the campus nutrition expert and a brand champion - leading nutrition education, guest engagement, and marketing initiatives that enhance the student experience, support wellbeing, and drive participation and sales. The position coordinates, organizes, and executes communication strategies, nutrition programs, and experiential marketing efforts across dining locations and platforms.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian credential with active CDR registration and licensure.
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Culinary Arts, or related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in nutrition counseling, hospitality, or campus dining.
Experience executing print, digital, and social marketing campaigns.
Adobe Creative Suite and Canva experience.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

Serves as the on-site Registered Dietitian, providing nutrition expertise, menu analysis, and allergen oversight.
Collaborates with culinary teams on recipe and menu development aligned with nutrition guidelines and menu labeling regulations.
Oversees nutrition analysis, ingredient accuracy, and allergen declarations.
Supports dietary accommodations and works with campus accessibility and health services as needed.
Provides nutrition education through tabling events, cooking demonstrations, presentations, and wellness programming.
Supports the operations team in executing innovation launches that drive engagement and profit growth.
Leads the execution of location-specific marketing campaigns across print, digital, and social channels.
Coordinates guest engagement events showcasing menus, programs, and vendor partnerships.
Develops creative presentations and marketing materials aligned to business goals.
Conducts market research (surveys, intercepts, trend analysis) and translates insights into action plans.
Tracks participation, campaign performance, and sales results.
Acts as a brand ambassador, ensuring consistency across all communications.
Builds relationships with university partners, student organizations, vendors, and the campus community.
Supports student interns and cross-functional teams.
Supports additional Aramark locations or projects as required.