Dietary Interviewer (Spanish-English bilingual preferred)

The School of Public Health division of Epidemiology and Community Health is seeking applications for 25-30 part-time Dietary Interviewers (0001 Casual) to join the Nutrition Coordinating Center (NCC) interdisciplinary team that supports important nutrition research in the US and around the world. (Spanish-English bilingual preferred)

Starting pay:

• $20/hour for non-Spanish
• $21.50/hour for Spanish/English Bilingual (Verbal Spanish Proficiency test is a part of the interview process)

Work Arrangements:

The University of Minnesota endorses a "Work. With Flexibility." and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. This is a 100% remote position, with the possibility of in-office work if desired. Work arrangements will be discussed during the interview.

This position will be approximately 14 hours per week, varying based on incoming workload, and it will include some weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

The tentative target start date for this position is December 15, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.

Center Overview

The Nutrition Coordinating Center (NCC) is a part of the division of Epidemiology and Community Health within the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. The mission of NCC at the University of Minnesota is to support nutrition research and health promotion by providing state-of-the-art software and databases for assessing food and nutrient intake. NCC has developed and maintains a research-quality food and nutrient database linked to a Windows-based interview system, the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR). The system is designed primarily for clinical and epidemiological studies investigating relationships between diet and health and evaluating interventions to improve nutrition.
NCC develops and maintains Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR), a dietary analysis software program designed for the collection and analyses of food records, 24-hour dietary recalls, menus, and recipes. Researchers across the US license this program for use in their research studies. The Center also maintains and updates a premier food and nutrient database that is used by researchers and app developers. To learn more about NCC's products, services, mission and 50-year history visit www.ncc.umn.edu.

Position Summary

The NCC is an interdisciplinary group of individuals including registered dietitians, database scientists, dietary interviewers, and a computer programmer. The Dietary Interviewer will work with the NCC Service Center team which provides a variety of nutrient analysis and data collection services to support the needs of researchers.

Job Duties:

• 70% - Collect dietary recalls (food intake from the last 24 hours) from study participants in English and/or Spanish by phone using NDSR software program
• 20% - Data entry of dietary intake records into NDSR software program
• 10% - Assist with other administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the NCC Service Center

Be sure that your cover letter and/or resume clearly specifies that you meet the required qualifications to ensure that your application passes the initial screen process. Mentioning how you meet any of the preferred qualifications is also helpful.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree OR a combination of related education and related work experience to equal 4 years.
• Demonstrated ability to work and interact effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of dietary intake of North American adults, teenagers and children
• Experience with nutrient analysis software
• Experience with telephone interviewing to gather survey or research information
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Are you excited about this job and meet the required qualifications, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every preferred qualification? If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply because you just may be the right candidate for this role.

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) is Minnesota's only school of public health, committed to improving the health and well-being of communities worldwide. Through innovative research, learning, and concrete action, we tackle today's biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academic divisions: Biostatistics & Health Data Science, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology & Community Health, and Health Policy & Management.

Ranked nationally by the U.S. News & World Report as the #6 public school of public health, SPH is home to approximately 1,000 students, 130 faculty, and 400 staff across 25 internationally recognized centers. Our academic excellence is highlighted by our #3-ranked Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and #9-ranked Biostatistics programs.

Pay Range: $20/hour for non-Spanish and $21.50/hour for Spanish/English Bilingual; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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