Per Diem - Dietitian

Job Summary

Health Services is seeking a Per Diem - Dietitian to support the health and well-being of SJSU students through nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy. The position also collaborates with healthcare providers and campus partners and co-leads the Disordered Eating Care Coordination Team

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop, evaluate, and monitor individualized plans of care
• Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and counseling
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health counselors, and other Student Wellness Center professionals
• Serve as a nutrition and dietetics resource for the campus community
• Co-lead the Disordered Eating Care Coordination Team
• Participate in outreach, health promotion, campus events, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of a wide range of medical nutrition therapy for special medical conditions
• General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with institutional policies and practices
• Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary health care teams to address specific diet and nutrition needs
• Knowledge of general principles, methods, materials, and resources for nutrition education and public information
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment
• Knowledge of assessment, intervention, and evaluation of nutritional status with appropriate care plans established to improve outcomes
• Ability to use a full range of general nutrition counseling skills in performing the duties of the position
• Ability to use a broad range of computer skills and software, including familiarity with medical charting
• Ability to apply judgment and discretion to analyze appropriately and take effective action with tact
• Ability to promote, organize, and facilitate group meetings
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition programs and materials
• Knowledge with outpatient eating disorder treatment, evidence, and protocols
• Effective communication across a variety of venues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a program approved and accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Possess and maintain certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited pre-professional experience program

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess certification as a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
• Experience working with a higher education population
• Experience providing nutritional counseling for clients with disordered eating and/or managing eating disorders
• At least three years of clinical experience providing nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy

Compensation

Classification: Per Diem Non-Exempt Healthcare
Anticipated Hiring Range: $60.15/hour
CSU Salary Range: $27.39/hour - $100.10/hour

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Certificate/License

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: August 7, 2026 through August 23, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

People and Culture
[email protected]

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to [email protected].

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Pursuant to Senate Bill 24 (Leyva) - College Student Right to Access Act, services provided by CSU Student Wellness Centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, health promotion/prevention, sexual health education and support (including the provision of medication abortion services), and other coordinated care services (including gender-affirming care). It is expected that all CSU SWC employees will engage in the administration of these services as applicable to their position, scope of practice, and license.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at [email protected].

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Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.