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Program Director, Dietetics Graduate Program

Greensboro, NC • On-site

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Newspaper Publishers • 201 - 500 employees
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$80 - $100/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Working Title

Program Director, Dietetics Graduate Program

Position Overview

Serve as Program Director for the Future Education Model Dietetics Graduate Program in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. This position provides oversight for coursework and duties associated with the regular academic and educational experiences related to the Dietetics Graduate Program coursework and related field placement. The Director provides leadership in recruiting, enrolling, and retaining students in the program and ensures the program is in compliance with accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee coursework and duties associated with the regular academic and educational experiences related to the Dietetics Graduate Program coursework and related field placement.
  • Provide leadership in recruiting, enrolling, and retaining students in the program.
  • Ensure program compliance with accreditation requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree or in progress in nutrition, dietetics or related field from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.
  • Higher education teaching and advising experience.
  • Registered Dietitian.
  • Knowledge of ACEND standards of education and broad knowledge of clinical and administrative dietetics.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum three years of teaching and advising in higher education; program coordination and administrative experience.
  • Industry experience, ACEND accreditation experience.
  • Strong technology skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and proficiency with statistical and financial concepts.
Required License or Certification

Registered Dietitian

Benefits
  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
  • NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount
  • and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Action Employer. No person who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

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