Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Academic Program Manager I

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Academic Program Manager I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

20 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $69,610, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $69,610
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

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Academic Program Manager beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $77,140 ranks #2 of 2. See Academic Program Manager across all of Massachusetts →

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South Carolina

$99,900 · 42

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Anna Robbins

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$92,427

Base pay: $92,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,427
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,427
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430055861
Year-to-Date Pay: $92,427

Anna Robbins works as a Academic Program Manager I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Anna earned $92,427 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Virginia Mclaurin-Hill

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$88,224

Base pay: $70,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,452
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,224
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,772
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $17,452
Pay Code A15: $17,452
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431768338

Virginia Mclaurin-Hill works as a Academic Program Manager I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Virginia earned $88,224 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Hiltrud Schulz

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$86,190

Base pay: $86,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,190
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,190
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430617266
Year-to-Date Pay: $86,190

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Hiltrud Schulz serves as a Academic Program Manager I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,190. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Christopher Fruean

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$86,017

Base pay: $86,017
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,017
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,017
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432741674
Year-to-Date Pay: $86,017

Christopher Fruean works as a Academic Program Manager I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Christopher earned $86,017 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Robert Kuzmeski

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$82,684

Base pay: $64,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,687
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,684
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,495
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $17,687
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430558168
Year-to-Date Pay: $82,684

Robert Kuzmeski is a Academic Program Manager I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $82,684. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Mary Young

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$73,330

Base pay: $73,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,330
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,330
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431204515
Year-to-Date Pay: $73,330

Mary Young works as a Academic Program Manager I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Mary earned $73,330 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Bryan Beck

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$73,288

Base pay: $73,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,288
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,289
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431759849
Year-to-Date Pay: $73,288

Bryan Beck works as a Academic Program Manager I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Bryan earned $73,288 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Nellie Taylor

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$72,689

Base pay: $70,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,689
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,189
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $2,500
Pay Code A15: $2,500
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433422627

Nellie Taylor is a Academic Program Manager I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $72,689. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Benjamin Conrick

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$71,229

Base pay: $71,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,229
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,229
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432948920
Year-to-Date Pay: $71,229

Benjamin Conrick is a Academic Program Manager I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $71,229. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Kara Knott

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$69,674

Base pay: $69,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,674
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,670
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433072784
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,104

Kara Knott holds the role of Academic Program Manager I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,674. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Eric Knyt

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$69,547

Base pay: $69,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,547
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,084
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432890979
Year-to-Date Pay: $10,203

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Eric Knyt serves as a Academic Program Manager I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,547. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Zoe Getman-Pickering

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$69,382

Base pay: $69,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,382
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,742
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433468764
Year-to-Date Pay: $54,417

Zoe Getman-Pickering is a Academic Program Manager I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $69,382. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Elizabeth Wheeler

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$67,907

Base pay: $67,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,907
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,907
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431611623
Year-to-Date Pay: $67,907

Elizabeth Wheeler holds the role of Academic Program Manager I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,907. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Alexandra Kenney

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$67,500

Base pay: $67,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,500
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,500
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433255304
Year-to-Date Pay: $67,500

Alexandra Kenney is a Academic Program Manager I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $67,500. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Adam Holmes

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$67,232

Base pay: $67,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,232
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,186
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432989753
Year-to-Date Pay: $66,241

Adam Holmes holds the role of Academic Program Manager I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,232. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Rebecca Steinberg

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$66,275

Base pay: $66,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,275
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,333
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432976441
Year-to-Date Pay: $942

Rebecca Steinberg holds the role of Academic Program Manager I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,275. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Lori Knapp

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,776

Base pay: $64,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,776
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,776
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432640924
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,776

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Lori Knapp serves as a Academic Program Manager I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,776. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Christine Felton

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$58,364

Base pay: $53,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,287
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,364
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $5,287
Service End Date: Nov 29, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430394537
Year-to-Date Pay: $58,364

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Christine Felton serves as a Academic Program Manager I. They work part time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,364. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Maura Cassells

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$52,654

Base pay: $52,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,654
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430606437
Year-to-Date Pay: $52,654

Maura Cassells is a Academic Program Manager I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $52,654. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Sira Berte

Academic Program Manager I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,102
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 30, 2023
Transaction Number: 1432766959

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Sira Berte serves as a Academic Program Manager I. They work full time employee. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.