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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete theinternal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Performance Nutrition department is seeking a Performance Nutrition Fellow to support our Olympic sport programs. This fellowship is designed to provide hands-on experience in collegiate athletics while helping develop early-career practitioners into well-rounded sports nutrition professionals.

This position is supported by the Pennsylvania Pork Council and provides an opportunity to work within a high-performance, interdisciplinary environment focused on evidence-based practice and practical application.

The fellow will work alongside a collaborative staff of six Registered Dietitians (four Olympic, two Football) and our Director of Operations, gaining exposure to a variety of team environments and performance nutrition strategies.

Team & Athlete Support

• Provide day-to-day nutrition support for assigned Olympic sport programs
• Assist with individual nutrition consultations, team education sessions, and fueling strategies
• Support hydration, recovery, and performance fueling initiatives during training and competition
• Assist with team travel nutrition planning and competition fueling
• Contribute to student-athlete onboarding and occasional recruiting support

Team assignments will be determined upon hire, with consideration given to candidate interest and experience.

Operations & Fueling

• Support daily operation of fueling stations across Olympic sport facilities (inventory, stocking, organization)
• Set up and support fueling for practices, lifts, and recovery (snacks, shakes, hydration)
• Assist with coordinating team meals, catering, and dining logistics as needed
• Assist with Greenberg Performance Kitchen operations

Education & Development

• Create and deliver nutrition education content (digital, print, and in-person)
• Assist with team talks, presentations, and informal education opportunities
• Promote performance fueling strategies to enhance training, recovery, and competition outcomes

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work within a multidisciplinary performance team (strength & conditioning, sports medicine, etc.)
• Collaborate with performance nutrition staff across Olympic and Football programs
• Assist with oversight of student workers or interns
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing program development

Part-time position with a flexible schedule. Registered Dietitian preferred; RD-eligible candidates will be considered with the expectation of obtaining the RD credential by August 1, 2026.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

 

 

 

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 

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