Manager/Internships & Experiential Rotations/Dietetics, S-3492
MANAGER / INTERNSHIPS & EXPERIENTIAL ROTATIONS / DIETETICS
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Position Information
Position Information
| Posting Number | S-3492 |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 79690 |
| Type of Recruitment | External |
| Position Title | MANAGER / INTERNSHIPS & EXPERIENTIAL ROTATIONS / DIETETICS |
| Position Summary | The Manager of Dietetic Internships & Experiential Rotations is responsible for directing the face-to-face Dietetic Internship (DI) and managing, coordinating, and supervising the distance education Supervised Experiential Learning (SEL) rotations in the nutrition and dietetics (MSND) graduate program. |
| Required Qualifications | Master’s degree, preferably in dietetics or health science. Three years of professional experience in dietetics following the earning of a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential. Registered dietitian nutritionist. Demonstrated ability to coordinate the work of others. Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with others. Demonstrated positive interpersonal and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image. Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. |
| Preferred Qualifications | AND membership. Prior teaching and grant writing experience. Previous experience developing and implementing a graduate dietetic internship program and distance education SEL rotations. Prior experience in ACEND accreditation. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Maintains and assists leadership with the development of policies and procedures for effectively managing all components of the program and ensures fair, equitable and considerate treatment of prospective and enrolled students (such as program admission, retention and completion policies). Assists the MSND program director with the administration of Plan B: Option III – Experiential Track: A Pathway to RDN, which includes launching, coordinating, and evaluating the education and training for the SEL. Assists preceptors in monitoring student adherence to program policy and procedures. Trains preceptors in competency-based education and SEL. Trains students in competency-based education and SEL in MSND Plan B: Option III – Experiential Track: A Pathway to RDN. Initiates, implements, and monitors internship and SEL student selection/retention process. Coordinates and manages the quality of SEL required by ACEND standards. Prepares for the launch of SEL to fulfill the needs of the track. Reviews affiliation agreements for SEL rotations sites with assistance from the Site Agreements & Regulatory Compliance office at the University. Reviews sites with previous affiliation agreements from other programs at CMU and establish new SEL rotations sites nationwide. Conducts student evaluations in cooperation with instructors/site preceptors. Assists in the maintenance of program accreditation, including timely submission of fees, reports, and requests for major program changes. Schedules, coordinates, and monitors planned DI and SEL. Assists graduates in applying for the R.D.N. exam and with job searches. Conducts the on-going review of program curriculum to meet the accreditation standards. Plans and schedules formal classes, lectures, seminars, field trips, and other activities for program participants. Facilitates processes for continuous assessment of program and student learning outcomes. Reviews appropriate records and documents pertaining to the DI and SEL and assists in preparation of the annual program report. Assists in surveys of graduates and their employers as required for continuing program accreditation. Coordinates and maintains communication with program director, program faculty, preceptors and other stakeholders involved with the program. Trains facility and staff to act as preceptors to the students and communicates program information to preceptors, instructors and program director. Serves as CMU liaison representative to participating hospitals. Initiates and selects appropriate facilities and consults & negotiates agreements. Participates in professional dietetic activities, attends the state and area dietetic educators’ meetings. Teach up to three credits per year. Other duties as assigned. |
| Supervision Exercised | None. |
| Message to Applicants | Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials by November 21, 2024. |
| Employee Group | Professional & Administrative -Salary |
| Staff Pay Level | |
| Pay Range | $55,000 - $70,000 |
| Division | Academic Affairs |
| Department | Nutrition & Dietetics Program |
| Position Status | Regular |
| Position End Date | |
| Employment Status | Full-Time |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Position Type | 12 month |
| Weekly Work Schedule | Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required. |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| About the Department | |
| About CMU | Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. |
| CMU Leadership Standards | Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. |
| EEO Statement |
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
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Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu |
| Posting Ends | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn of this vacancy? Please indicate the specific source by title (i.e., CMU website, HigherEdJobs.com, Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, The Chronicle, specific professional association, specific list serv, etc.):
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
- Yes
- No
- * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
- Not Applicable
- Dispatcher
- Medical Faculty
- Office Professional
- P&A, SO or Faculty
- Police
- Public Broadcasting
- Sergeant
- Service Maintenance
- Supervisory/Technical
- * Do you have a master's degree, preferably in dietetics or health science?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you a registered dietitian nutritionist?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least three years of professional experience in dietetics following the earning of a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential?
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Recommendation Letters
- Certification
- Other Document (1)
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
- List of References
