Registered Dietitian

About The Job

Be part of a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary team advancing evidence-based treatment for pediatric obesity. The Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine (CPOM), in the Department of Pediatrics seeks a full time Registered Dietitian to provide behavioral lifestyle counseling for research studies evaluating anti-obesity medications and behavioral weight management interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver virtual and in-person behavioral lifestyle interventions according to study protocol.
• Apply evidence-based nutrition and behavior change strategies, including motivational interviewing and family-based approaches.
• Engage participants and families to support adherence, retention, and behavior change.
• Identify and proactively address barriers to participation and behavior change.

Curriculum Development

• Contribute to the development, refinement, and standardization of HBLT curriculum.
• Develop and maintain intervention materials to ensure sessions are engaging, consistent, and age-appropriate.
• Ensure fidelity to HBLT intervention protocols across all sessions and participants.
• Solicit and incorporate feedback to continuously improve curriculum while maintaining protocol integrity.

Research Operations

• Complete timely and accurate documentation of sessions and participant interactions.
• Adhere to all research protocols, regulatory requirements and data collection procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research staff to support study activities and participant retention.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing improvement of workflows and intervention delivery.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least six years.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required.
• Demonstrated experience in weight management, pediatric nutrition, or behavior change counseling.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and young adults.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, with changing priorities.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Pay And Benefits

Pay Range: $55,000 - $85,000/year; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Civil-Service

Contact Information

To apply, please visit the Office of Human Resources website and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.