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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for nutrition program manager in Tennessee is $66,535.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,448.00 and $69,140.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Nutrition Program Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing nutrition programs within organizations such as schools, hospitals, public health departments, or community agencies. They develop policies, coordinate staff, manage budgets, and ensure programs meet regulatory standards and community needs. Their work often includes assessing nutritional needs, creating educational materials, and evaluating program effectiveness to promote healthy eating habits and improve overall wellness.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a nutrition program manager?

To thrive as a Nutrition Program Manager, you need a background in nutrition, dietetics, or public health, often supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree and professional credentials such as RD or CNS. Familiarity with nutrition analysis software, program evaluation tools, and compliance with government regulations is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills help you manage teams, partnerships, and community outreach effectively. These competencies are crucial for designing impactful nutrition programs and ensuring they meet health standards and community needs.

What challenges do nutrition program managers face when implementing new dietary initiatives?

Nutrition Program Managers often encounter challenges such as securing stakeholder buy-in, addressing diverse dietary needs, and navigating budget constraints when launching new initiatives. They must balance evidence-based practices with organizational culture and resources, requiring strong communication and project management skills. Additionally, they frequently collaborate with healthcare professionals, food service teams, and administrative staff to ensure successful program adoption and sustainability.

What is the difference between Nutrition Program Manager vs Nutrition Coordinator?

AspectNutrition Program ManagerNutrition Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Nutrition, RD certification often preferredSimilar credentials, often with RD or nutrition certification
Work EnvironmentOversees programs, manages staff, develops policiesAssists in program implementation, supports activities
Employer & IndustryHealthcare, community health, government agenciesCommunity organizations, clinics, public health programs

The Nutrition Program Manager typically has broader responsibilities, including overseeing entire programs and managing staff, while the Nutrition Coordinator focuses on supporting program activities and implementation. Both roles require similar credentials and are common in health and community settings, but the manager holds a higher level of responsibility and decision-making authority.

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GME Program Administrator - Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (Hybrid)

Vanderbilt Health

Nashville, TN • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago


Vanderbilt University Medical Center rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 254 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

191st of 891 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

GI Medicine

Job Summary:

In your pivotal role as GME Program Administrator, you will assist in coordination of activities of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, including activities such as the recruiting, onboarding, and ensuring compliance of incoming and current residents, assuring program compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining essential documentation required for program viability. You will also oversee day-to-day program coordination and functions as a liaison between residents, departments, attending faculty, administration and outside institutions with oversight.
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience
- 4 years of relevant experience
- At least 1 year of Fellowship or Residency coordinator experience is preferred
This position will be a Remote Hybrid with at least 3 days in office (more at times). When in the office, you will work either at One Hundred Oaks or on the main campus at Light Hall. You will work traditional daytime business hours, Monday-Friday.

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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Welcome to the Division ofGastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. We strive to provide outstanding medical care to people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, to train gastroenterology clinicians and researchers, and to perform cutting-edge biomedical research to improve our understanding of digestive diseases. The division has nearly 80 physician-scientists, clinician-educators, medical center clinicians, advanced practice providers, and research-track investigators.

There are three goals that define our division:

  • Innovative biomedical, discovery-based research

  • Education and training of medical students, residents, postdoctoral fellows, GI research and GI clinical fellows

  • Clinical and endoscopic practice focused on compassionate and outstanding patient care

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition seeks a balance in its clinical and research activities. We strive to serve as a beacon to attract world-class clinicians, investigators and trainees to VUMC with the ultimate goal of providing exceptional patient care and performing innovative, discovery-driven research.

CURRENT PROGRAMS

  • Gastroenterology Fellowship

  • Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship

  • Advanced IBD Fellowship

  • Transplant Hepatology Fellowship

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least 1 year of fellowship or residency coordinator experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists in all aspects of recruitment process.

  • Provides direct administrative coordination and assists with routine responsibilities for Program Leadership.

  • Assists with process improvement and academic oversight, including program development, tracking, implementation, and evaluation of the program via data collection and document prep.

  • Reconciles monthly program ledgers and assists with budgetary management of the program as needed.

  • Assists with maintaining and updating program-specific databases.

  • Assists with collection and submission to accrediting bodies and other regulatory agencies.

  • Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of annual events for GME residency or fellowship program.

  • Maintains Residency Management Software Program, creates evaluations, and manages working hour logs and reports.

  • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

  • Program Management (Intermediate) - Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives.

  • Peer Leadership (Intermediate) - The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals.

  • Financial Processes (Intermediate) - Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.

  • Quality Management (Intermediate) - Developing a systematic process of checking to see whether a process or service is meeting specific requirements.

  • Networking (Intermediate) - Build relationships through industry contacts, professional organizations and individuals.

  • Process Improvement (Intermediate) - Identifies, analyzes and improves upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.

  • GME Program Administration (Intermediate) Develops and maintains unique knowledge regarding the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or similar program requirements, policies and procedures that are critical to support the GME program.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

    Core Accountabilities:

    Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

    Core Capabilities :

    Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

    Position Qualifications:

    Responsibilities:

    Certifications:

    Work Experience:

    Relevant Work Experience

    Experience Level:

    2 years

    Education:

    Bachelor's

    This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which mayinclude health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

    Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.


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