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San Jose, California

Per Diem - Dietitian

Dietitian Top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian)Per Diem

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$60.15/hr

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Job Description

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Job Summary

Health Services is seeking a Per Diem - Dietitian to support the health and
well-being of SJSU students through nutrition assessment, education, counseling,
and medical nutrition therapy. The position also collaborates with healthcare
providers and campus partners and co-leads the Disordered Eating Care
Coordination Team

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct nutritional assessments and develop, evaluate, and monitor
individualized plans of care
* Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and counseling
* Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health counselors,
and other Student Wellness Center professionals
* Serve as a nutrition and dietetics resource for the campus community
* Co-lead the Disordered Eating Care Coordination Team
* Participate in outreach, health promotion, campus events, and continuous
quality improvement initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Knowledge of a wide range of medical nutrition therapy for special medical
conditions
* General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence
(AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible,
and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with
institutional policies and practices
* Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary health care teams to address
specific diet and nutrition needs
* Knowledge of general principles, methods, materials, and resources for
nutrition education and public information
* Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships within a diverse multicultural environment
* Knowledge of assessment, intervention, and evaluation of nutritional status
with appropriate care plans established to improve outcomes
* Ability to use a full range of general nutrition counseling skills in
performing the duties of the position
* Ability to use a broad range of computer skills and software, including
familiarity with medical charting
* Ability to apply judgment and discretion to analyze appropriately and take
effective action with tact
* Ability to promote, organize, and facilitate group meetings
* Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition programs and materials
* Knowledge with outpatient eating disorder treatment, evidence, and protocols
* Effective communication across a variety of venues

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a program approved and accredited by the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
* Possess and maintain certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by
the Commission on Dietetic Registration
* Completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited
pre-professional experience program

Preferred Qualifications

* Possess certification as a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
* Experience working with a higher education population
* Experience providing nutritional counseling for clients with disordered
eating and/or managing eating disorders
* At least three years of clinical experience providing nutrition assessment,
education, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy

Compensation

Classification: Per Diem Non-Exempt Healthcare
Anticipated Hiring Range: $60.15/hour
CSU Salary Range: $27.39/hour - $100.10/hour

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package
typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs
available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary
[https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits].

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach
the following documents:

* Resume
* Letter of Interest
* Certificate/License

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: August 7,
2026 through August 23, 2026. This position is open until filled; however,
applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the
discretion of the university.

Contact Information

People and Culture
jobs@sjsu.edu [jobs@sjsu.edu]

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person
program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University
follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U. S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health
(CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant
indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.
The system wide policy can be found
at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/
[https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/] and questions may be
sent to jobs@sjsu.edu [jobs@sjsu.edu].

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records
check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of
employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background
check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the
candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily
complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current
CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education
verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may
be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's
third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require
fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence
of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e. g. H1-B
VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under
the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply
with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of
employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a
possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any
discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal
Opportunity.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose
whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial
decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last
7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum
qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign
a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s
current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.

Pursuant to Senate Bill 24 (Leyva) - College Student Right to Access Act,
services provided by CSU Student Wellness Centers include, but are not limited
to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, health
promotion/prevention, sexual health education and support (including the
provision of medication abortion services), and other coordinated care services
(including gender-affirming care). It is expected that all CSU SWC employees
will engage in the administration of these services as applicable to their
position, scope of practice, and license.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and
Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for
viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf.
[https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf.] The ASR
contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency
preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault
prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention
programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State
University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of
the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director
by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu
[clerycompliance@sjsu.edu].

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report
(AFSR) is also available for viewing
at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf
[https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf]. The
purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within
SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and
to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on
Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the
Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu
[uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu].

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU
systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as
a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security
Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the
institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university
Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university
prohibi

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in an accredited program and maintain certification as a Registered Dietitian. At least three years of clinical experience is preferred, along with expertise in eating disorder treatment.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical nutritionMultidisciplinary collaborationGroup facilitationEvidence-based practiceOutpatient treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem - Dietitian at San José State University a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,852 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dietitian Career Context

San José State University holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 5 active listings.

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (107 salary observations; 282 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (855 salary observations; 3,242 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 24% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score

Top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian)

Living in San Jose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,300k
Typical market rent
$3,563/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of base salary