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Eklego

Dietitian

Rochester, NY · On-site

$30.75 - $41.50/hr

May provide supervision and education services to local college dietitian students as approved by Director of NursingWhat do I need for this role?Must have a B.S. level degree in Nutrition or higher ...

Eklego

Dietitian

Rochester, NY · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

May provide supervision and education services to local college dietitian students as approved by Director of Nursing What do I need for this role? * Must have a B.S. level degree in Nutrition or ...

Eklego

Dietitian

Rochester, NY · On-site

$30.75 - $41.50/hr

May provide supervision and education services to local college dietitian students as approved by Director of Nursing What do I need for this role? * Must have a B.S. level degree in Nutrition or ...

Avera Health

Dietitian

Sioux Falls, SD

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

Avera Health

Dietitian

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

Avera Health

Dietitian

Sioux Falls, SD

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

Avera Health

Dietitian

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

Avera Health

Dietitian

Sioux Falls, SD

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

Avera Health

Dietitian

Sioux Falls, SD

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

Avera Health

Dietitian

Sioux Falls, SD

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

Avera Health

Dietitian

Sioux Falls, SD

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

Avera Health

Dietitian

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

Avera Health

Dietitian - Transplant

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

Avera Health

Dietitian

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

Avera Health

Dietitian

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

Avera Health

Dietitian

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered ...

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How much do college dietitian jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for college dietitian in the United States is $76,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,500.00 and $88,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a college dietitian?

College dietitians are nutrition professionals who work within college or university settings to support the health and wellness of students, faculty, and staff. They provide nutrition counseling, design healthy meal plans, educate the campus community on balanced eating, and often collaborate with dining services to ensure nutritious food offerings. Their goal is to promote healthy eating habits and address dietary concerns such as food allergies, eating disorders, and special nutritional needs. College dietitians may also organize wellness programs and workshops to encourage a healthy lifestyle on campus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a college dietitian?

To thrive as a College Dietitian, you need a degree in nutrition or dietetics, Registered Dietitian (RD) credentials, and experience in meal planning and dietary assessment. Familiarity with nutrition analysis software, food service management systems, and compliance with regulatory guidelines is important. Excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork skills help you engage effectively with students and campus staff. These skills are essential for promoting student health, ensuring dietary needs are met, and supporting wellness initiatives within the college community.

What are the typical challenges a college dietitian faces when supporting a diverse student population?

College Dietitians often work with students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, dietary preferences, and health needs, which can make meeting everyone's nutritional requirements challenging. Additionally, students may have limited budgets, busy schedules, or lack of cooking facilities, requiring dietitians to be creative and flexible in their recommendations. Balancing individualized nutrition counseling with broader campus-wide wellness initiatives is also a key part of the role, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills with dining services, healthcare providers, and student organizations.

What is the difference between College Dietitian vs Clinical Dietitian?

AspectCollege DietitianClinical Dietitian
CredentialsRegistered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Work EnvironmentColleges, universities, campus dining servicesHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, campus food servicesHealthcare providers, hospitals, clinics
Job FocusNutrition education, meal planning for students, campus wellnessPatient nutrition management, medical nutrition therapy

While both College Dietitians and Clinical Dietitians hold RD or RDN credentials, College Dietitians primarily focus on nutrition education and meal planning within educational settings, whereas Clinical Dietitians work directly with patients in healthcare environments to manage medical nutrition needs.

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Infographic showing various College Dietitian job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,000 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

Registered Dietitian

Heritage Christian Services

Rochester, NY

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Heritage Christian Services rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

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Job description

Overview

The Dietitian works under the general direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) with latitude for independent decision-making and clinical judgement in providing high-quality person-centered nutritional support and consultation to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, the dietitian works to promote the mission, vision, and values of Heritage Christian Services, Inc.

Pay for this position:  $60405 / yr - $70000 / yr

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

Responsibilities
  • Assess nutritional needs, develop and implement appropriate interventions taking a holistic approach to supporting people, develop nutrition programs when needed, and monitor/evaluate and report the results as needed.
  • Confer and collaborate with registered nurses, clinicians, and residential teams in order to coordinate medical and nutritional interventions.
  • Provide and create tools for individuals and direct support staff on a broad spectrum on nutritional needs including but not limited to: the basic of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, management of acute and chronic disease, rare metabolic conditions, food allergies, weight management, GLP-1 and weight management medications, wound care, nutrition monitoring, and improvement of quality of life.
  • Provide insight into complex clinical and biochemical abnormalities and implement nutritional strategies for disease prevention and management.
  • Assess and implement enteral nutrition support.
  • Complete necessary documentation including assessments, staff supports, care plans, and progress notes as needed by referral from RN, ML, or physician.
  • Maintain transparent communication with individual's guardians, RN, staff, and Director of Nursing.
  • Appropriately refer internally or externally to another specialized clinician if needed.
  • Provide tools and/or in-servicing for staff in the areas of nutrition, diabetes, and safety and sanitation.
  • Attend meetings as deemed necessary, as well as discipline specific meetings (i.e. ISP's, case studies, person specific meetings).
  • May provide supervision and education services to local college dietitian students as approved by Director of Nursing.
  • Other duties as deemed appropriate by supervisor
Qualifications
  • Must have a B.S. level degree in Nutrition or higher and be credentialed and maintain credentials through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Prior experience with developmental disabilities preferable.
  • Valid driver's license in compliance with Heritage Christian Services' motor vehicle record standards, and reliable transportation to and from work.

Our Commitment to Equity and Justice

 

We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity.

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