Job TitleDietitian Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department TAMHSC McAllen Campus Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationMcAllen, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. What we want The Dietitian, under general supervision, develops, implements, and evaluates health education programming, focusing on prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion for the participants of the Diabetes Education Program. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. Please Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. Schedule: Able to work flexible schedule to include weekend and evening events. Responsibilities Instruction on Diabetes: Provides group and individual instruction in a variety of programs including: 1) diabetes self-management care and education 2) Fall Prevention Programs; 3) nutritional component of Texercise; 4) Asthma and COPD; and 5) other programs under Healthy South Texas and the McAllen Campus. Develops educational program material, learning resources, and evaluation tools for specific educational dietary interventions with a focus on nutrition. Prepares and delivers presentations. Instruction is delivered in a variety of urban, rural, and classroom settings. Education on Diabetes: Conducts clinical HbA1c and Cholesterol tests. Conducts initial and follow-up assessments for program participants, patient record keeping, and program evaluation in accordance with the program and certifying entity guidelines. Charts nutrition notes in participants charts. Provides nutrition counseling, and individual educational consultations with the participants. Conducts cooking demonstrations. Stays well versed in new trends of evidence-based practice in the area of diabetes, fall prevention, physical activity, asthma and COPD. Collaborative Serves as a member and attend meetings of the Diabetes Education Center's Advisory Committee and other committees as designated. Maintains collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and community partners. Participates in health fairs, and in public speaking engagements. Serves as a campus resource for dietary information. Travels to various locations within Rio Grande Valley for program activities in a personal or University vehicle. Performs other tasks as assigned. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of related experience in administrative dietetic programs and processes. Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses State License and American Dietetic Association Registration and License (RD/LDN) or ability to obtain within 90 calendar days from date of hire. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment. Preferred Qualifications Two years of experience in providing bilingual diabetes education classes. Experience working with individuals and communities. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of spreadsheet, presentation and word processing software programs. Knowledge with the diabetes illness, diabetes medication adherence and conducting HbA1c tests. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to plan and organize effectively. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff. The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special. From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here! Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154. Useful Links: Benefit Programs Retirement Employee Discount Program Flexible Spending Accounts University Holidays Legal Statements New Employee Onboarding Prospective Employees Safety and Security Notices Training and Development USERRA Nondiscrimination Notice

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