CHIRP Research Administrator

Position Overview

The CHIRP Research Administrator will assist with the operations of multiple grants/projects for psychology and neuroscience faculty within the Center for Health Innovation, Research and Policy (CHIRP).

• Support Psychology/Neuroscience Principal Investigators and the CHIRP Assistant Director.
• Supervise and manage student research assistants, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Assist the CHIRP Assistant Director with day‑to‑day operations of CHIRP, including contracts, procurement of equipment and supplies for Psychology/Neuroscience faculty.
• Assist with data collection, coding, analysis, manuscripts, and presentations for Psychology/Neuroscience research.
• Assist with conducting interviews, consents/assents, and other applicable study screenings.
• Assist with protocol development, IRB submissions, compliance reviews, grant reports, and troubleshooting for the Psychology/Neuroscience faculty.
• Assist with project set‑up and management in REDCap.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Master’s level preferred; bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of operational and project management experience, preferably in a research environment related to Psychology/Neuroscience research; experience with budgeting, purchasing and ordering in an academic or research organization; experience supervising and managing student workers; experience with database and reporting software; experience with IRB submissions and modifications preferred.

Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills; ability to work with minimal supervision; proven ability to communicate successfully with team members, students, faculty, and administrators; ability to manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and juggle competing priorities; fluency in Microsoft Office Suite; excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Resume or CV.
• Cover letter stating motivation and interest, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and commitment to Merrimack College’s Catholic Augustinian mission and values.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until qualified candidates are identified. This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is an on‑campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on‑campus, residential college experience for our students and the community. This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue. Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack's Catholic and Augustinian mission.

All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career‑focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subjects and student success.

The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220‑acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report's ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $62,500