Temporary Registered Dietitian

Boston College•Newton, MA

31d•$40 - $42

About The Position

We are seeking part-time coverage for our Administrative Dietitian during their maternity leave. This dietitian will counsel and collaborate with students requiring dining accommodations due to medical nutrition needs. Dietitian will follow the “Protocol for Students with Medically Restricted Diets” and work in collaboration with multiple departments to fulfill dining accommodations needs. Multidisciplinary involvement is notable for but not limited to; Office of Disability Services, Dining Management, Residential Life, Athletics, Counseling Services and University Health Services. The dietitian along with the BC Dining management team works to ensure that the University meets student’s medical nutrition needs and is ADA compliant. Assist incoming first year students, transfer students, and/or newly diagnosed students (primarily through virtual appointments) over the summer to prepare for the academic year. Dietitian provides training to BC Dining culinary staff on food allergens, celiac disease and other medical nutrition needs. Represents dining services at the First Year Experience (FYE) parent information sessions. Collaborates with the Executive Chef and Associate Director of Restaurant Operations on the implementation of the predetermine FYE Menu. Works alongside the Associate Director of Food & Beverage, Associate Director of Restaurant Operations, Executive Chef, General Managers & Production Managers in the development of the 2026-2027 academic year menu cycle. Dietitian ensures diverse nutritional needs are met during the menu development process (e.x. plant based, gluten free, Halal, Kosher, etc.) Evaluate recipes for nutritional content and accuracy, provide feedback to the teams for adjustments needed to meet nutritional needs and recipe integrity. Assist in preparation for events, resources and nutrition related activities for the upcoming academic year. Provides one on one services for evidence based nutrition counseling for students on BC Dining’s meal plan. Communicate largely with the students, may need to communicate with parents while following HIPAA guidelines. Reports to the Director of Dining Services.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition with membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
RD and LDN licensure (licensure in the state of Massachusetts) and certification
At least 1 year experience in counseling clients/patients with medically restricted diets and working to meet their needs in an institutional setting.
Experience counseling clients with a variety of medical diagnoses, including but not limited to eating disorders, food allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, weight management concerns, as well as general wellness nutrition.
Ability to effectively coordinate communication with students, parents, campus partners, and BC Dining leadership team.
Outstanding nutrition counseling skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Can work independently as well as thrive in a team environment
Knowledge and ability to understand the complexities of how cultural, religious, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds may inform relationships with food and nutrition.
Ability to work closely with students and provide a supportive and judgment free practice

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with implementation of nutrition and wellness programs and campaigns, including nutrition education and communication of messaging via social media, website, and in person.
Experience with menu & recipe development as well technical menu support tools.

Responsibilities

Counsel and collaborate with students requiring dining accommodations due to medical nutrition needs.
Follow the “Protocol for Students with Medically Restricted Diets” and work in collaboration with multiple departments to fulfill dining accommodations needs.
Assist incoming first year students, transfer students, and/or newly diagnosed students (primarily through virtual appointments) over the summer to prepare for the academic year.
Provide training to BC Dining culinary staff on food allergens, celiac disease and other medical nutrition needs.
Represent dining services at the First Year Experience (FYE) parent information sessions.
Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Associate Director of Restaurant Operations on the implementation of the predetermine FYE Menu.
Work alongside the Associate Director of Food & Beverage, Associate Director of Restaurant Operations, Executive Chef, General Managers & Production Managers in the development of the 2026-2027 academic year menu cycle.
Evaluate recipes for nutritional content and accuracy, provide feedback to the teams for adjustments needed to meet nutritional needs and recipe integrity.
Assist in preparation for events, resources and nutrition related activities for the upcoming academic year.
Provide one on one services for evidence based nutrition counseling for students on BC Dining’s meal plan.
Communicate largely with the students, may need to communicate with parents while following HIPAA guidelines.