New York City / Community College (Laguardia) / Higher Education Officer

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Higher Education Officer

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

52 employees hold this title in Community College (Laguardia). Median total compensation for the role is $131,948, above the department median of $11,028.

Employees: 52
Total payroll: $6.8M
Role median: $131,948
Agency median: $11,028
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$34,719$154,774+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 52 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across New York City

Higher Education Officer is held in 9 New York City departments. In Community College (Laguardia), the median of $131,948 ranks #3 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Community College (Queensboro)

$132,820 · 50

Community College (Hostos)

$132,230 · 30

Community College (Bronx)

$131,948 · 43

Community College (Kingsboro)

$131,948 · 42

Guttman Community College

$131,846 · 16

Community College (Manhattan)

$130,000 · 50

Hunter College High School

$127,026 · 1

Cuny Central Office

$122,955 · 19

Median total compensation for the Higher Education Officer role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Joshua Goldblatt

Higher Education Officer/Community College (Laguardia)

2025 total comp

$127,802

Base pay: $124,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,802
Hire date: 2018-02-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $129,310
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 469
Regular Hours: 1,820

Joshua Goldblatt holds the role of Higher Education Officer at Community College (Laguardia) based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,802.

Frank Laterra-Bellino

Higher Education Officer/Community College (Laguardia)

2025 total comp

$127,205

Base pay: $124,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,205
Hire date: 2015-01-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $124,656
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 469
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Community College (Laguardia), Frank Laterra-Bellino serves as a Higher Education Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,205.

David Housel

Higher Education Officer/Community College (Laguardia)

2025 total comp

$127,205

Base pay: $124,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,205
Hire date: 2006-04-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $124,656
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 469
Regular Hours: 1,820

David Housel holds the role of Higher Education Officer at Community College (Laguardia) based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,205.

Sonya Evariste

Higher Education Officer/Community College (Laguardia)

2025 total comp

$124,857

Base pay: $119,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,857
Hire date: 2008-04-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $119,995
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 469
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sonya Evariste works as a Higher Education Officer for Community College (Laguardia) based in Queens. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Sonya earned $124,857 in 2025.

Zalma Keshawarz

Higher Education Officer/Community College (Laguardia)

2025 total comp

$122,557

Base pay: $119,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,557
Hire date: 2003-02-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $119,995
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 469
Regular Hours: 1,820

Zalma Keshawarz is a Higher Education Officer at Community College (Laguardia) based in Queens. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $122,557.

Jessica Perez

Higher Education Officer/Community College (Laguardia)

2025 total comp

$122,455

Base pay: $119,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,455
Hire date: 2014-06-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $119,995
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 469
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jessica Perez works as a Higher Education Officer for Community College (Laguardia) based in Queens. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Jessica earned $122,455 in 2025.

Shannon Lund

Higher Education Officer/Community College (Laguardia)

2025 total comp

$118,209

Base pay: $115,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,209
Hire date: 2018-07-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $119,995
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 469
Regular Hours: 1,820

Shannon Lund holds the role of Higher Education Officer at Community College (Laguardia) based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $118,209.

Patricia Quesada

Higher Education Officer/Community College (Laguardia)

2025 total comp

$117,928

Base pay: $114,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,928
Hire date: 2012-10-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,333
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 469
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Community College (Laguardia), Patricia Quesada serves as a Higher Education Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,928.

Andrew Walker

Higher Education Officer/Community College (Laguardia)

2025 total comp

$112,305

Base pay: $109,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,305
Hire date: 2022-01-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,560
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 469
Regular Hours: 1,820

Andrew Walker is a Higher Education Officer at Community College (Laguardia) based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $112,305.

Rebecca Jean

Higher Education Officer/Community College (Laguardia)

2025 total comp

$86,101

Base pay: $83,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,823
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,101
Hire date: 2024-09-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $107,789
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 469
Regular Hours: 1,400

Rebecca Jean works as a Higher Education Officer for Community College (Laguardia) based in Queens. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Rebecca earned $86,101 in 2025.

Justin Sloboda

Higher Education Officer/Community College (Laguardia)

2025 total comp

$35,390

Base pay: $35,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,390
Hire date: 2025-03-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,333
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 469
Regular Hours: 560

Justin Sloboda holds the role of Higher Education Officer at Community College (Laguardia) based in Queens. They have served since 2025 (under a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $35,390.

Jennifer Jensen

Higher Education Officer/Community College (Laguardia)

2025 total comp

$34,719

Base pay: $34,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,719
Hire date: 2025-03-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $129,310
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 469
Regular Hours: 490

Jennifer Jensen is a Higher Education Officer at Community College (Laguardia) based in Queens. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $34,719.