Public Health Registered Dietitian

Loyola University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Science Hill, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Details 
Position Details


Job Title DIETITIAN 2080
Position Number 8150809
Work Modality Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? no
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Location Code APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian develops, delivers, coordinates and evaluates nutrition services and programs as part of the school-based health center (SBHC) operated by Loyola University Chicago (LUC) at Proviso East High School.
I. Position Responsibilities: | No. | % Time | Essential Duty | Job Duties
1. 35% | Yes | Nutrition Education and Health Promotion
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individual and group nutrition education programs that support child and adolescent health.
  • Deliver educational programming through initiatives such as Lunch Bunch, classroom presentations, athletic team education, health fairs, parent and stakeholder outreach, weight management programs, and other special population groups.
  • Coordinate nutrition-related programming and resources in collaboration with School-Based Health Center (SBHC) director, staff, and community partners.


2. 35% | Yes | Clinical Nutrition Services
  • Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) by conducting nutrition assessments, establishing nutrition diagnoses, developing and implementing nutrition care plans, and nutrition education, and counseling for adolescents and families.
  • Manage a variety of nutrition-related conditions including, but not limited to, weight management, dyslipidemia, pregnancy, and other child and adolescent health concerns.
  • Refer clients and families to appropriate healthcare, behavioral health, and community resources as needed.

3. 10% | Yes | Student Supervision and Professional Development
  • Provide supervision, mentoring, and educational experiences for dietetic interns, nursing students, and other trainees as assigned.
  • Support workforce development through modeling professional, ethical, and evidence-based practice.

4. 10% | Yes | Program Evaluation, Quality Improvement, and Resource Development
  • Participate in program evaluation, quality improvement activities, data collection, and outcomes assessment.
  • Develop educational materials and identify, obtain, and manage resources that enhance program effectiveness and service delivery.

5. 5% | Yes | Grant and Project Support
  • Assist with grant development, reporting, research-related activities, data management, evaluation efforts, and regulatory submissions (e.g., IRB applications) that support SBHC nutrition programs and initiatives.

6. 5% | Yes | Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Engagement
  • Collaborate with SBHC providers, school personnel, community organizations, and other stakeholders to support health promotion initiatives and improve access to nutrition services.
  • Participate in community partnerships, outreach activities, and collaborative projects that advance the mission of the SBHC.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Practice in accordance with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards governing dietetic practice.
  • Perform duties independently while exercising professional judgment and collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Provide culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate care to a diverse adolescent population and their families.
  • Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice related to adolescent health, pregnancy, infant nutrition, and child health.

Position Requirements
Minimum Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree
  • Specify Degree(s): Must have completed a post-baccalaureate ACEND accredited program with a minimum of 1,000 hours or supervised practice/supervised experiential learning.
  • Residency: N/A

Preferred: Master’s degree in human nutrition, foods and nutrition, dietetics, public health, food systems management, or an equivalent course of study (including MBA, MEd and other relevant degrees).
Licensure/Certifications:
Required: Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation; or expected within 3 months of hire.
Preferred: Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified (American Heart Association)
Required Computer Skills: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Required Skills:
  • Ability to communicate verbally
  • Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
  • Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
  • Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work as an effective team member

Preferred Skills:
  • Ability to effectively converse with Spanish-speaking clients (Spanish language proficiency)
  • Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Other: Working knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations. Flexible in work schedule to include some evenings, weekends and holidays in order to meet program/customer needs.
Personal Relationships:
This is a skilled job requiring high level of adaptability and interpersonal skills; especially ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of levels of personnel and clients including minority adolescents, SBHC health care team, LUC students, and PEHS teachers in a respectful and professional manner.
  • Internal Contacts: SBHC staff, LUC faculty and students.
  • External Contacts: High school students and their families, teachers, administrators, athletic coaches, community members, and other stakeholder groups including advisory groups, etc.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics, completion of a clinical internship approved by American Dietetic Association and one-two years of professional experience. Master’s degree is preferred.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
  • Ability to communicate verbally
  • Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
  • Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
  • Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work as an effective team member


Preferred Skills:
  • Ability to effectively converse with Spanish-speaking clients (Spanish language proficiency)
  • Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Other: Working knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations. Flexible in work schedule to include some evenings, weekends and holidays in order to meet program/customer needs.
Personal Relationships:
This is a skilled job requiring high level of adaptability and interpersonal skills; especially ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of levels of personnel and clients including minority adolescents, SBHC health care team, LUC students, and PEHS teachers in a respectful and professional manner.
  • Internal Contacts: SBHC staff, LUC faculty and students.
  • External Contacts: High school students and their families, teachers, administrators, athletic coaches, community members, and other stakeholder groups including advisory groups, etc.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Licensure/Certifications:
Required: Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation; or expected within 3 months of hire.
Preferred: Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified (American Heart Association)
Computer Skills
Required Computer Skills: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Open Date 07/21/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $66,103/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $66,103/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .
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