Join the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment: Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition in an exciting, hybrid role as the Coordinator for the Accelerated Coordinated Program (ACP) in Dietetics. We are looking for a creative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) to grow with our program. If you’re a dynamic and driven professional with an interest in building relationships and mentoring, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Our ACP is recognized and accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). As the ACP Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of this program, playing a vital role in shaping the future of nutrition and dietetics, facilitating students along their path to becoming a credentialed practitioner.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Provide mentoring, guidance, and regular communications to support student success in the ACP.
• Recruit and organize training and engagement for preceptors.
• Manage ACP student placements and records.
• Plan, develop, and implement creative and strategic marketing campaigns to engage future and current students in the department.
• Lead department efforts in undergraduate and graduate student recruitment.
• Coordinate alumni engagement communications and strategize alumni engagement opportunities.
• Provide creative support to other operations in the department such as career and professional development, enrichment programs and scholarship promotion.

We’re looking for candidates who bring energy and fresh perspectives to our team. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills will help you excel in this role. The ability to prioritize, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the capacity to work both independently and flexibly are all key qualities we value.
 

At the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, we’re not just an employer; we’re a community that values inclusion and diversity. As a member of our team, you’ll have access to a range of exciting employee enhancement initiatives, including a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. Additionally, please note that this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, providing flexibility for both in-office and remote work to support work-life balance and individual preferences. To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky click here.