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Registered Dietitian

University of Arizona
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time
United States, Arizona, Tucson
Feb 13, 2026
Registered Dietitian
Posting Number req25162
Department Arizona Student Unions
Department Website Link https://union.arizona.edu/
Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights The Arizona Student Unions Dining Services Department is looking to hire a Registered Dietitian (Nutritionist II) to join our team. This position is responsible for providing nutrition expertise for the department, communicating the nutrition philosophy for Dining Services, providing nutrition education to staff, resident students, and student groups. The Registered Dietitian provides support for all food production facilities to ensure the daily recipe output is accurate and in agreement with nutrition labeling and oversees the implementation and upkeep of comprehensive nutritional analysis of Dining Services' menus and recipes.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Serves as
    primary administrator and analyst for nutrition software in dining systems
    programs.
  • Provides
    nutrition education and dietary advice to resident students.
  • Assists
    Culinary Analyst recipe input to food service program to generate
    nutrition information but also food costs and ingredients for dining units
    as needed.
  • Offers
    nutrition expertise for the department, communicates nutritional
    philosophy for Dining Services and provides nutritional education to
    staff, resident students, and student groups.
  • Audits dining
    locations for accuracy of recipes, allergen preparedness, and allergen kit
    availability.
  • Serves as
    preceptor for dietetic intern program working in conjunction with faculty.
  • Executes
    existing and creates new nutrition educational programming to meet campus
    trends.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Effective
    verbal and written communication.
  • Knowledge and
    proficiency in nutrition database system.
  • Knowledge of
    dietary restrictions.
  • Ability to work
    independently and as a team.
  • Organizational
    and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of
    food allergies and other dietary restrictions requiring
    accommodation.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to
    transport/move a maximum of 20 pounds.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
  • Licensed as a Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in nutrition or a related field.
  • Food service experience.

FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Health Care and Wellness
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $59,404 - $74,254
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 8
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level PC2
Job Family Clinical Services
Job Function Health Care & Wellness
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Christine Carlson

christinecarlson@arizona.edu
Open Date 2/13/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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