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Program Assistant
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Job ID 71497
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Student Life
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Join Michigan Dining and work collaboratively behind the scenes as we lead, feed, and contribute to the education, health, and experience of our community, environment, and staff. The Nutrition Program Assistant will work closely with M|Dining Registered Dietitian on the menus and websites across all of campus, from residential to retail to catering.

 

Work self-directed on project-based work on campus-wide initiatives that impact all areas of dining; the Nutrition Program Assistant will maintain the accuracy of nutrition, ingredient and allergen information in the menu management database, create new recipes, contact manufacturers regarding nutrition and allergen information for new products, create educational materials, research nutrition-related topics, and audit nutrition information on software, menus, and University websites.

 
To apply: complete the application linked here.
Educational Value

This position will prepare you for a career in dietetics, helping to develop the tools needed for expertise in food service and food allergy management.

 

Elevate your organization and communication skills working within a fast-paced environment. Enhance self-directed abilities and teamwork skills as you work on large-scale projects as you work on a team of students and professional staff. 

 

Witness the impact of your work as you interact with critical nutrition information, such as allergen information. 

 

Develop real-world knowledge as you expand your skills in office management, Google Suites, Microsoft Office, nutritional databases, and develop educational presentations. 

 

Experience working in a large-scale food service organization and menu building with a multitude of dietary needs and restrictions, gaining knowledge and understanding across the industry.

 

Get prepared to apply to internships, jobs, and more by developing some of the following skills with us:

  • Teamwork and Team Dynamics

  • Resilience and Adaptability

  • Empathy and Emotional Intelligence

  • Excellent Service

  • Managing Relationships

  • Giving and Receiving Feedback

 To apply: complete the application linked here.   
Job Requirements

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

  • Knowledge of basic nutrition including essential nutrients, energy balance, and current trends and issues

  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office products

  • Good Communication Skills, Self Directed

  • Able to work a minimum of 10 hours weekly

 

The desired qualifications for this position are:

  •  First Year Masters Level Student in Nutrition Public Health Program 
Hourly Rate $17.50/hour
Hours 10.0 to 29.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Upon hire
End Date Continuing
Primary Contact Samantha Hughes-Camilleri
Primary Contact's Email mds-training@umich.edu
Supervisor Eliza Haffey
Work Location West Quad and various campus dining locations.
Phone N/A
Fax N/A