Director of Sports Nutrition (4483) EXTENDED

Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Working Position Title

Director of Sports Nutrition (4483) EXTENDED

Classification

Dietitian Nutritionist

Position Number

00004483

Open Date

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Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Working Position Title

Director of Sports Nutrition (4483) EXTENDED

Classification

Dietitian Nutritionist

Position Number

00004483

Open Date

07/16/2025

Close Date

08/06/2025

Priority Review Date

Employee Class

Staff

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time

FTE

1.00

Position Status

Regular

FLSA

Exempt

Job code

4704

Union Representation

Non-Union

Union Code

N/A

Unit/Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Unit

Intercollegiate Athletics

Division

Div Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

CC 204

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

www.niuhuskies.com

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

| Overview |
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Director of Sports Nutrition. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. The Director of Sports Nutrition will report directly to the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance. In collaboration with peer level professionals (team physicians, sports medicine, sports performance coaches, sports psychologists, sport specific coaches and athletic administrators), the Director of Sports Nutrition will manage and deliver comprehensive nutritional services to our student-athletes and athletic teams.

The mission of NIU Athletics is to enhance the University, community and region through service and engagement while developing champions in the classroom, in competition and in life. With long standing traditions and core values centered on family, NIU Athletics is home to 17 NCAA Division I sport programs. Northern Illinois University, chartered in 1895, is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with over 19,000 currently enrolled students and houses seven (7) degree-granting colleges—Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Centrally located in DeKalb, Northern Illinois University is 30 miles west of Aurora, 65 miles west of Chicago, 36 miles west of Naperville, and 45 miles southeast of Rockford. | | Position Summary |
The Director of Sports Nutrition will manage the day-to-day operations of the Nutrition Center, providing expert sport nutrition resources, education, consulting, and research. This position will collaborate with administration, team physicians, athletic training, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, and coaches to support each team and individual student-athlete. | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Dietary Supplement Distribution & Education

• Educate student-athletes, coaches, and peers on how to optimize health and athletic performance through effective dietary habits.
• Evaluate and assess the dietary practices of intercollegiate student-athletes.
• Provide individualized nutritional plans for student-athletes to promote the achievement of short-term and long-term goals for athletic performance and optimal health.
• Educate student-athletes, coaches and support staff in lifestyle nutritional skills, including but not limited to proper food selection strategies in the grocery store, food storage, pre-game menu choices, during game fuel choices, post-game/ practice fuel choices.
• Oversee a staff dedicated to managing the Nutrition Center. This includes the recruiting, hiring, scheduling and mentoring of hourly employees, interns and volunteers as well as the supervision, planning and delivery of snacks for athletes.
• Utilize a firm understanding of NCAA supplements, including permissible, impermissible and banned substances.
• Work with team physicians on the recommendations of vitamins, minerals, and supplements for student-athletes who have medical indications.

| | Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service) |
1. Possession of current Registered Dietitian licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and credentials and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

| | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service) |
1. Knowledge of clinical nutritional and diet therapy. 2. Knowledge of basic food service operations. 3. Knowledge of nutritional assessment methods used to maintain nutritional status of patients and to develop and implement nutritional care plans for patients. 4. Knowledge of methods and techniques used to educate and instruct patients. 5. Ability to learn university and departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations. 6. Ability to learn departmental standards of nutritional care. 7. Ability to supervise support staff. 8. Ability to teach, supervise, and evaluate students.

| | Specialty Factors (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service) |
- Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition sciences or Dietetics, Exercise Physiology or related field. - Minimum of two (2) years of working experience in nutritional counseling with an emphasis on intercollegiate sports nutrition. - Master’s degree in food sciences or nutrition or Exercise Physiology. - Specific work experience and knowledge as a Sports Dietitian with NCAA Division I athletics. - Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) preferred or encouraged within one year of hire.

| | Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS) |
N/A | | Additional Requirements (SPS) |
N/A | | Preferred Qualifications (SPS) |
N/A | | Physical demands/requirements |
- Standing, lifting up to 50lbs, sitting, walking.

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Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

| Anticipated Appointment Start Date | 08/16/2025 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | | | Percent of Staff Year | 1.00 | | Standard Hours Per Week | 37.50 | | Working Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; Some evenings & weekends as necessary. | | Salary | $55,000.08/Annually; NIU offers a robust benefits package. | | Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range | $2,291.67/Semi-monthly | | Earn Type | Salary |

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

| Application Procedure |
Application Procedures:

1. Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.

   • If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

2. After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.

3. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu

4. Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

Credentials Assessment Examination:

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant’s/employee’s education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

Additional Details:

• Click on Dietician Nutritionist for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University’s benefits package.
• Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days after start date.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

| | Special Instructions |
N/A | | Quick Link to Applicant | https://employment.niu.edu/postings/8... | | Is Background Check Required? | Yes | | EEO Statement Summary |
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services Building Room 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560 | | Visa Policy |

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

| | ADA Accommodation |
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu. | | Safety Information |
NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.
Read the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. Certifications/Licensure #1 4. List of at least 3 Professional References

Optional Documents 1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256) 2. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire) 3. Certifications/Licensure #2

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a citizen or resident of the State of Illinois?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * What is the highest level of education attained?

   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD

3. * Have you attached all transcripts to support the degrees you are submitting for consideration?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * If applicable, have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veterans Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.

   • Yes
   • No
   • Not Applicable

5. * Assess your specific work experience with prescribed diets, nutrition assessments and/ or nutrition counseling

   • No work experience directly related to the job function described.
   • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed under guidance.
   • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed independently.

6. * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. (“See Résumé” is not an acceptable response.)

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Assess your specific work experience in participating in multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure dietary care, develops, evaluates, and keeps current on new concepts and developments in dietetics and nutritional therapy

   • No work experience directly related to the job function described.
   • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed under guidance.
   • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed independently.

2. * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience.  Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé.  (“See Résumé” is not an acceptable response)

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Assess your specific work experience in Dietitian Nutrition in consultative or supervisory capacity

   • No work experience directly related to the job function described.
   • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed under guidance.
   • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed independently.

2. * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience.  Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé.  (“See Résumé” is not an acceptable response)

(Open Ended Question)

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