Dietitian Program Coordinator

Overview

The Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics at Hood College is seeking a highly organized and credentialed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to serve as a Part-Time Coordinator. This 12-month, 28-hour-per-week staff role supports the implementation of the ACEND-accredited Future Education Model (FEM) program through teaching, supervised experiential learning (SEL) coordination, compliance oversight, and stakeholder engagement. This position strengthens the program's infrastructure, ensures alignment with accreditation standards, and expands community partnerships to support program growth.

Responsibilities

• Supervised Experiential Learning (SEL) Site Coordination (Approx. 30%) :
• Coordinate student placement logistics for SEL rotations, including assignment tracking, schedule planning, and site communication.
• Develop and maintain affiliation agreements and ensure all placements meet ACEND standards for supervision and learning opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with existing rotation sites, ensuring continuous communication, site readiness, and timely resolution of challenges.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish new SEL partnerships aligned with evolving curriculum needs across settings (acute care, community, ambulatory care, long-term care, industry, foodservice, private practice).
• Track preceptor training, documentation, and feedback; contribute to the development of preceptor support materials.
• Compliance and Accreditation Support (Approx. 30%) :
• Assist the Program Director in maintaining compliance with ACEND accreditation standards related to SEL, competency tracking, and student assessment.
• Oversee onboarding and compliance for all students for SEL rotations.
• Support implementation and use of software to track student learning outcomes, experiential hours, and performance indicators.
• Collect data for program improvement initiatives, including the Continuous Program Improvement Plan (CPIP) and Program Evaluation Plan (PEP).
• Monitor and maintain records of student completion of required hours, evaluations, and preceptor feedback to ensure timely reporting and compliance with graduation standards.
• Instructional Responsibilities (Approx. 30%) :
• Teach up to 8 credits per academic year in graduate-level nutrition and dietetics courses.
• Support student advising and development, especially related to rotation preparedness, professionalism, and competencies.
• Collaborate with program faculty to align course content and assessment tools with ACEND-required competencies.
• Program and Community Engagement (Approx. 10%) :
• Attend planning meetings, contribute to faculty development and strategic planning for program growth.
• Represent the program at networking events and site visits to enhance community engagement and develop new practice partnerships.
• Partner with other Hood College departments to foster inter-professional collaboration and education.
• Work Schedule :
• 28 hours per week, flexible schedule with availability during core business hours.
• 12-month appointment with possibility of renewal based on funding.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College's mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

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Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000, depending on factors such as skills, qualifications, degrees, certifications, prior experience, and other relevant factors. Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.

To Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online via Hood College's electronic application, which requires submission of a cover letter, resume / CV, copy of RDN credential, and three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For assistance with the online application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws, including Title IX and Section 504. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Coordinator for Title IX, Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701, (301) 696-3123. For complete information on Hood College's nondiscrimination policy, visit hood.edu / non-discrimination.

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