Registered Dietitian Consultant

Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives. Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work. Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone - students, faculty, staff, and community members - regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)!

This position is for a registered dietitian to work on a funded research project evaluating the effects of fasted versus fed exercise on menstrual cycle function. The primary responsibilities of the registered dietitian are to provide recommendations for meal frequency and fueling around exercise sessions through consultation with research participants. Secondary responsibilities would include data entry and monitoring of kilocalorie and carbohydrate intake through use of the USDA Automated Self-Administered Dietary Assessment (ASA24) online platform.

Who We Are:

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of different offices and programs. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus. Find more information about working at UCCS here: https://hr.uccs.edu/work-at-uccs.

The city, which was recently ranked as the number nine Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report in 2023, known as Olympic City USA, rests at the base of Pikes Peak, the inspiration for the song "America the Beautiful" and a must-see for residents and visitors alike. With a mild climate and 247 days of sunshine each year, the Springs boasts some of the state's best recreation opportunities. Find out more about living in Colorado Springs through the Visit Colorado Springs page: https://www.visitcos.com/.

Job Duties:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Providing, through consultation with research participants over the phone, recommendations for daily meal frequency and meal composition for pre-, during-, and post-exercise sessions. Recommendations will be overseen by the principal investigator but will be made at the discretion of the registered dietitian.
• Online entry of 24 h dietary recall data collected from the USDA Automated Self-Administered Dietary Assessment (ASA24) platform.
• Calculating energy availability from dietary recall kilocalorie and body composition data.
• Calculating carbohydrate intake per kg lean body mass from dietary recall and body composition data.

Work Location: Remote

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

This is a temporary position expected to last 24 months.

What We Offer:

Salary Range: $100 per hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

This position is eligible for paid sick leave. Information on benefits, including eligibility, is located at: http://www.cu.edu/employee-services.

This position is dependent on the availability of external grant funding. Funding is currently expected to last 2 years, until June 2027.

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by August 16, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor/principal investigator will be the week of August 19, 2024.
  
  
• The potential employee start date is September 2024.
  
  

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Qualifications

Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the desired skills and experience to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, have passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master's degree in nutrition
• Registered Dietitian licensure or registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Experience with nutrition consultations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using the ASA24 or comparable dietary recall software
• Experience providing nutrition consultations to athletic populations

Physical Requirements:

• Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.