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University of Arkansas

Director/Associate Director of Sports Nutrition – Olympic Sports.

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Closing Date: 10/29/2026 Type of Position: Student Athlete Health and Wellness Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department: Sports Nutrition Department's Website: https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ihImu88OQ&t=9s Summary of Job Duties: The Director of Sports Nutrition – Olympic Sports will report to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance Nutrition and provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the delivery of comprehensive sports nutrition services to assigned Olympic Sports programs within the University of Arkansas Athletic Department. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nutrition strategies designed to optimize student-athlete health, wellness, recovery, and competitive performance, while working collaboratively with coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning professionals, sports medicine personnel, and other members of the student-athlete performance team. The Director serves as a primary sports nutrition resource for assigned teams, providing individualized nutrition assessment, counseling, education, and performance fueling strategies tailored to the unique physiological demands of each sport. The position leads the daily operations of Olympic Sports nutrition services, supervises assigned sports nutrition fellows and undergraduate staff, and coordinates nutrition resources and services to ensure consistent, high-quality support across assigned programs. The Director also assists in the administration of sports nutrition facilities, fueling operations, nutritional supplement programs, and educational initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable NCAA, Southeastern Conference (SEC), University, and departmental policies and procedures. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: (Director) Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, or a related field from an accredited institution Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and RD eligible in the state of Arkansas At least three years of professional sports nutrition experience within a collegiate athletics setting Experience providing individualized nutrition counseling, performance nutrition education, and dietary assessment to competitive student-athletes (Associate Director) Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, or a related field from an accredited institution Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and RD eligible in the state of Arkansas At least two years of professional sports nutrition experience within a collegiate athletics setting Experience providing individualized nutrition counseling, performance nutrition education, and dietary assessment to competitive student-athletes Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, exercise science, sports science, or a related field Four or more years of full-time professional experience as a registered dietitian within a collegiate and/or professional sports setting Experience working with athletes with eating disorders/disordered eating habits Experience managing performance fueling stations, nutritional supplement programs, or sports nutrition operations Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of NCAA regulations governing nutritional supplements and permissible student-athlete nutrition services Knowledge of dietary assessment techniques, body composition considerations, and nutrition interventions appropriate for collegiate student-athletes Advanced knowledge of sports nutrition principles, exercise physiology, energy availability, hydration, recovery, and nutritional strategies that support athletic performance Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional reports, educational materials, program documentation, and correspondence Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, and program management skills Excellent interpersonal communication, counseling, presentation, and public speaking skills Ability to establish rapport and build trusted professional relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and multidisciplinary performance staff Ability to supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate assigned personnel while establishing clear performance expectations Ability to maintain confidential student-athlete information in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and University policies Ability to collaborate effectively across sports medicine, strength and conditioning, coaching, food service, and athletic administration Qualification Equivalencies: Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Krista Hoover, Senior HR Partner - Athletics, kristah@uark.edu, 479-575-4647 All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity: N/A Frequent Physical Activity: N/A Occasional Physical Activity: N/A Benefits Eligible: Yes Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 4 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act was passed in 1990 and was amended in 1998 to form the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This law requires that certain institutions of higher education distribute to all current students and employees a copy of the required report, and to all prospective students and employees a summary of what is contained in the yearly report. The report is available on the Internet and may be downloaded and printed with Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher software. The software is free and may be downloaded from http://get.adobe.com/reader/ For prospective students and employees and all others who would like to obtain a copy of the yearly report but cannot print it from the Internet, a paper copy may be obtained by contacting the University of Arkansas Office of Admissions, Department of Human Resources or University Police. The report in its entirety is available on the Internet at: https://uapd.uark.edu/reports-and-logs/clery/index.php
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