Montana Dietetic Internship Assistant Director

The Montana Dietetic Internship and Dietetic Systems Leadership Master of Science degree are programs in the Department of Food Systems, Nutrition & Kinesiology in the College of Education, Health and Human Development. The Montana Dietetic Internship prepares highly capable entry-level food and nutrition professionals on their path to becoming Registered Dietitians who can integrate sustainable food systems into dietetic practice when employed inclinical, foodservice, community nutrition and integrated practice settings located in rural or urban facilities in Montana or the Rocky Mountain region.The Assistant Director will be required to work independently with very little supervision, to act on behalf of the directors and make programmatic decisions in the directors' absence, represent the directors and program at various meetings, and overall, be able to utilize professional knowledge, judgment and skills to make decisions, and clearly communicate the priorities and views of the directors and program in a clear and concise manner.

The Assistant Director will engage in program planning, and M.S. coordination; gathering and monitoring program feedback, and analyzing program operation and procedures information; plus, coordinate graduate committees. The Assistant Director will be required to efficiently orchestrate multiple priorities and deadlines, while keeping the program directors apprised of any issues or problems that may arise in a timely manner.We seek a professional who works effectively with diverse individuals, possesses effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and contributes positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching & Professional Project Advising

Assist teaching in the MDI orientation and foundation weeks and teaching, grading, providing feedback, and other course delivery tasks for NUTR 598, including the Personal Goals, Social Media, Clinical Case Presentation Assignments, and others, as assigned.
Assist with NUTR 560 and D2L coursework materials management.
Serve as advisor for intern professional projects including topic development, instructing/advising on research methodology and grading project assignments and final paper.

Program Management

Support application process of graduate and internship programs
Manage and process received applications
Organize applicant data for review committee and ranking
Coordinate selection committee meetings/interviews and student advising meetings
Assist in coordinating intern admission and orientation requirements, including application fee collections/deposits
Coordinate with Graduate School to process admissions
Organize and store required intern paperwork
Manage sensitive data · Provide intern onboarding support
Event and travel coordination and planning for program directors and speakers
Maintain and order program equipment and supplies
Prepare program materials and manage data
Engage in leadership service to the University, community and profession. Commit to continuing professional education to maintain registration credentials and Montana Nutritionist Licensure

Program Assessment and Accreditation

Administer program evaluations and compile results
Analyze and produce reports
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure compliance with department, university, and program accreditation

Communications

Design, develop content, and manage social media: MDI Facebook, Instagram, MDI webpage, MDI blog, YouTube, MDI intranet advising sites, etc.
Assist in development of documents, videos, and other media including proofing and editing, including making files accessible to meet Section 508 and WCAG standards.
Produce and disseminate promotional materials for graduate and internship programs · Maintain and update handbooks and policy manuals
Display professional customer service and create evidence-based written and verbal communications for all stakeholders in-person or virtually
Use varied professional communication skills to represent program in meetings as necessary

Graduate Coordination & DI Onboarding
Support Co-Directors in the following:
Provide support to faculty for syllabus development to include the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) required competencies.
Set-up MS student graduate committees.
Coordinate MSU Graduate School admissions process. Assist in the coordination of the dietetic internship (DI) intern selection committee and selection of interns annually. Review and score all MS/DI applications and evaluate for best fit to the program.
Collect MDI application fees & deposits
Assist in coordinating graduate student admission and orientation requirements
Assist with DI onboarding to the program, intern records management and clinical site onboarding
Gather and provide data/reports to the Director as needed; to include but not limited to, Post-graduate, Preceptor, and Employer surveys
Assist in coordinating and facilitating DI preceptor and or faculty trainings

Required Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

The qualified candidate will have professional dietetic credentialing (RDN) and demonstrated relevant experience in dietetic practice, education, or program administration.
Demonstrated formal or informal teaching experience and evidence of effective teaching.
Demonstrated experience conducting research, writing and presenting findings, and dissemination/outreach.
Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.
Demonstrated experience organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments, deadlines and exercising adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional attitude.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet software, web-based communications, and social media.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Master's Degree in Food & Nutrition, Hospitality, Nutrition Sciences, or closely related field
Demonstrated proficiency in Indigenous or sustainable food systems, weight inclusive care, and/or clinical dietetics practice.
Demonstrated experience in clinical nutrition professional practice.
Demonstrated experience in an ACEND accredited dietetic education program management.
Demonstrated experience in supervised practice teaching environments.
Promote the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion in dietetics education and practice.

The Successful Candidate Will
The successful candidate for this position will exhibit the following characteristics:Communication

Provides clear and consistent interpersonal communications and successfully interacts with diverse stakeholders.
Is detail oriented with precise, concise and professional communications.
Demonstrates skill in effective professional and web-based communications, various social media platforms, technical writing, and presentations.

Knowledge

Ability to problem solve using high-level interpretation, discretion, and judgement.
Knowledge of accurate science, trends, and current topics in dietetics.
Organizes and prioritizes work assignments and meets deadlines.
Works on multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively.
Gathers data, interprets results, and prepares reports.

Leadership

Works well as a team member and supports the work of others through positive approaches.
Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with professional staff, faculty, preceptors and students/interns.
Committed to the MS education and internship process in preparing highly qualified dietetic professionals.
Motivates and mentors interns effectively.

Professionalism
Exhibits an attitude and work ethic that reflects the land grant mission of advancing teaching, learning, and research for Montana State University and the people of Montana by providing access to information and knowledge.
Advances the profession of dietetics through contributing to the elevation of the profession in the state to support the optimization of Montanans' health through food and nutrition.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties?
No