Clinical Nutrition Site Coordinator

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


UNT System Overview
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Posting Title Clinical Nutrition Site Coordinator
Department HSC-Personalized Hlth & Well-Being-300860
Job Location Fort Worth
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information Commensurate with experience
Department Summary
The Department of Personalized Health and Well-Being is filling this gap by bringing together an interprofessional team to develop innovative educational programs and research endeavors that focus on merging evidence-based lifestyle medicine with National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) coaching competencies. Our graduates will have foundational knowledge and skills that will prepare them to empower others to mobilize internal strengths and external resources in order to achieve true self-care reform.
Position Overview
The Clinical Site Coordinator develops, coordinates, and monitors supervised practice sites used through regular contact and site visits. Recruits new supervised practice sites, assists in the evaluation of supervised practice sites and preceptors related to the quality of dietetics education provided. Builds community relationships to establish and maintain clinical education sites for Clinical Nutrition Students.

Additional Posting Details


Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
  • Registered Dietitian by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) criteria
  • Minimum of 2 years of practice experience as a registered dietitian
  • Knowledge of local health systems
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
M-F, 8-5 PM, hybrid schedule (remote and in-office work required).
Driving University Vehicle No
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title Clinical Site Coordinator
Physical Requirements Sitting, Standing, Walking, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Job Duties


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  • Establish, develop and maintain adequate numbers of supervised practice sites relative to quality, and diversity of learning experiences that meet the educational needs of students.
  • Maintain knowledge of current trends in health care and their impact on clinical education. 
  • Apprise preceptors and faculty of relevant issues.
  • Recruit and obtain new supervised practice sites and preceptors in support of the program’s education experiences.
  • Orient and educate preceptor faculty on teaching goals and teaching materials used in support of supervised practice experiences.
  • Assist with identifying and matching supervised practice site needs with those of students, including, but not limited to, provider profiles, verification of licensure, insurance coverage, and facilitating preceptors.
  • Maintain knowledge of current trends in health care and their impact on clinical/community education.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with hospital/community partner medical education offices and personnel.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S7981P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/81057

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