Nutrition Dining Services Manager

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Positional Summary

Serves as the nutritional expert for Duke Dining, leading the development and execution of inclusive educational and nutritional programs. This position supports the health and well-being of the Duke community through targeted initiatives that address special dietary needs and food allergies. Acts as a liaison between Duke Dining, the Wellness Center, and Student Health, while providing direct support to students, staff, and faculty through outreach, policy development, and dining program evaluation. Manages interns, supports CBORD nutrition systems, and ensures compliance with FARECheck and other institutional guidelines.

Key Position Duties

Student Nutrition Support & Outreach – 30% of Effort

· Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling for students with food allergies, special diets, or other dietary concerns.

· Communicate with students and families/guardians to ensure needs are understood and met.

· Collaborate with Student Wellness to plan nutrition-related events and awareness campaigns.

· Support students in navigating dining locations and making informed food choices.

Dining Program Collaboration & Policy Development – 25% of Effort

· Act as a liaison between Duke Dining and campus health services.

· Work with vendor culinary teams to revise menus for nutritional balance and allergen safety.

· Oversee allergen labeling, Ask Me allergen program compliance, and FARECheck certification standards.

· Develop and refine Duke Dining policies related to nutrition and dietary inclusivity.

Nutrition Education & Communication – 20% of Effort

· Design and implement campus-wide nutrition messaging campaigns.

· Deliver workshops and informal presentations to students, staff, and faculty.

· Benchmark industry and peer institution trends to ensure Duke Dining’s programming remains current.

· Utilize websites, social media, and digital platforms to engage the community.

Program & Intern Oversight – 15% of Effort

· Supervise nutrition student interns and oversee related projects.

· Evaluate project outcomes and provide mentorship and feedback.

· Collaborate with other university departments for multi-disciplinary programming.

· Review menus and recipes for nutritional accuracy and recommend improvements.

CBORD and Technical Support – 5% of Effort

· Provide CBORD nutrition system support; review menus, recipes, and ingredient data.

· Serve as a backup to the CBORD Manager when needed.

· Evaluate nutrition data outputs and make system improvement suggestions.

Other – 5% of Effort

· Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or director to meet departmental and university goals.

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $58656,00 to USD $90,000.  Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your pay check.  Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/ or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Training

Work requires bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition and American Dietetics Association (ADA) registry.

Experience

Work requires a minimum of four years of related experience OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE. 

Strongly Preferred Experiences:

· Experience working with food allergies and dietary restrictions in a foodservice setting

· Experience supervising students or interns

· Experience with CBORD or other foodservice management systems

· Experience with public speaking, nutrition education, and wellness outreach

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

· FARECheck Trainer Certification (or willingness to complete)

· Strong software skills for nutrition analysis, digital communications, and social media

· Ability to collaborate with diverse departments and external partners

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Competency in cultural humility, wellness promotion, and inclusive practice

Job Code: 00001295 NUTRITION DINING SERVICES MANAGER
Job Level: 91

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.