New York City / Cuny Central Office / 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.

19 employees hold this title in Cuny Central Office. Median total compensation for the role is $122,955, above the department median of $9,831.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $122,955
Agency median: $9,831
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$29,751$149,478+

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

How total compensation varies among the 19 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 Cuny Central Office, the median of $122,955 ranks #9 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Community College (Queensboro)

$132,820 · 50

Community College (Hostos)

$132,230 · 30

Community College (Kingsboro)

$131,948 · 42

Community College (Laguardia)

$131,948 · 52

Community College (Bronx)

$131,948 · 43

Guttman Community College

$131,846 · 16

Community College (Manhattan)

$130,000 · 50

Hunter College High School

$127,026 · 1

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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Lesley Leppert

Higher Education Officer/Cuny Central Office

2025 total comp

$151,124

Base pay: $148,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,124
Hire date: 2018-12-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $149,858
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 467
Regular Hours: 1,820

Lesley Leppert is a Higher Education Officer at Cuny Central Office based in Manhattan. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $151,124.

Michael Rothman

Higher Education Officer/Cuny Central Office

2025 total comp

$146,552

Base pay: $142,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,552
Hire date: 2022-05-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $141,858
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 467
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michael Rothman works as a Higher Education Officer for Cuny Central Office based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Michael earned $146,552 in 2025.

Jennifer Dillon

Higher Education Officer/Cuny Central Office

2025 total comp

$144,461

Base pay: $141,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,461
Hire date: 2022-07-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $141,858
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 467
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jennifer Dillon works as a Higher Education Officer for Cuny Central Office based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Jennifer earned $144,461 in 2025.

Michael Yohai

Higher Education Officer/Cuny Central Office

2025 total comp

$144,461

Base pay: $141,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,461
Hire date: 2023-11-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $141,858
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 467
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michael Yohai works as a Higher Education Officer for Cuny Central Office based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Michael earned $144,461 in 2025.