Registered Dietitian Consultant x4 (TUC- MMC)
Listed compensation
$25-$35/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
About The University Corporation
The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life.
Overview: Under the direction of the Executive Director and the Associate/Assistant Director, the Registered Dietitian Consultant is responsible for patient care in nutrition assessment/counseling of clients, coordinating Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) workshops, and supervising students in the Dietetic Internship program as they provide nutritional counseling and implement wellness clinic programs and workshops.
Duties and Responsibilities (Other Duties as Assigned)
Responsible for nutrition risk screening, patient assessments/counseling, education/instructions, community projects, and related duties as assigned.
Coordination of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) workshops and supervision of students in the Dietetic Internship program as they provide nutritional counseling and implement various programs and workshops to build the MMC Wellness Clinic client base.
Help create linkages with community/partnering agencies and organizations by collaboration and communication to expand the MMC Wellness Clinic projects/programs; schedule and implement project/program-related logistical meetings; maintain relationships with community partners; develop sustainability plan to ensure viability of projects/programs. Travel to and from community sites.
Supervision of dietetic interns once a solid client base is established; schedule weekly meetings with interns to review notes and monitor patient progress.
Write reports and communication materials; organize and maintain patient/project files in shared drive. Create and maintain comprehensive project/program documentation, plans and reports.
Create and maintain policy and procedures for ensuring the academic quality and integrity of projects/programs.
Oversee data collection procedures for formative research, pre-assessments and post-assessments.
Responsible for purchasing and/or creating educational and promotional materials and supplies.
Perform tasks and other duties as assigned by Executive Director and Associate/Assistant Director.
Qualifications
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required. Master’s degree in Nutrition or Public Health (or equivalent) strongly preferred. Between 1-2 years minimum experience in clinical setting and patient care with nutrition assessment and counseling of clients strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and online assessment and documentation. Some project coordination and implementation of patient care and group education within diverse communities and clients preferred.
Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of general practices, program, and/or administrative specialty. Ability and specialized skills to: interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures; perform basic research and statistical analysis; compile, write and present reports related to program or administrative specialty as needed; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; organize, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks; work in a busy environment; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, faculty, and external contacts.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).
The anticipated hiring range: $25.00 – 35.00 per hour
Time Base: Part - Time
General Information
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND
INVESTIGATION AND LIVE SCAN.
How to Apply
Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best-qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.
Application Screening begins October 13, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
To be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted before the date listed above.
Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view
the link below:
http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/
[http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/]
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability.
Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian Consultant will conduct patient nutrition assessments, coordinate Medical Nutrition Therapy workshops, and supervise dietetic interns. They are also responsible for building community partnerships and maintaining project documentation for the MMC Wellness Clinic.
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
California State University, Northridge holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 3 active listings.
In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (93 salary observations; 195 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (776 salary observations; 2,656 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, 30% are remote, 26% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% 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)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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