Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Associate Dean

Job-title file

Associate Dean

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

27 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $186,434, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 27
Total payroll: $5.4M
Role median: $186,434
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$132,352$341,131+

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

How total compensation varies among the 27 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Associate Dean pay vs. Massachusetts

Across all employers in Massachusetts, the median wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary — about 9,120 people — is $128,970. University of Massachusetts System (Ums) pays a median base salary of $182,000 for this role, 41% above that figure — about the 78th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where University of Massachusetts System (Ums) sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$79,040

$96,080

$128,970

$171,900

$228,410

University of Massachusetts System (Ums) median · $182,000

The bar is the range of annual wages for Education Administrators, Postsecondary across every employer in Massachusetts, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows University of Massachusetts System (Ums)’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary — about 180,470 people — is $104,590. University of Massachusetts System (Ums)’s median base salary is 74% above that national figure, about the 83rd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$64,560

$80,870

$104,590

$144,370

$215,620

University of Massachusetts System (Ums) median · $182,000

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Massachusetts range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at University of Massachusetts System (Ums) is $186,434, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Associate Dean beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $186,434 ranks #1 of 6. See Associate Dean across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

South Carolina

$178,310 · 66

New York City

$149,580 · 8

District of Columbia

$143,735 · 8

New York Public Authorities

$135,151 · 5

Georgia

$81,933 · 30

Median total compensation for comparable Associate Dean roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Ramesh Sitaraman

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$396,504

Base pay: $318,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $77,518
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $396,504
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $341,390
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $77,518
Pay Code A15: $77,518
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430428844
Year-to-Date Pay: $396,504

Ramesh Sitaraman is a Associate Dean at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $396,504.

Karen Helfer

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$290,017

Base pay: $186,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103,655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $290,017
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $252,533
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $103,655
Service End Date: Oct 4, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430410943
Year-to-Date Pay: $285,322

Karen Helfer holds the role of Associate Dean at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $290,017. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Mine Ertugrul

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$263,519

Base pay: $263,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,519
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $261,708
Bargaining Group Number: B43
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431548794
Year-to-Date Pay: $263,519

Mine Ertugrul is a Associate Dean at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $263,519. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Lucia Gao

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$245,332

Base pay: $245,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $245,332
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $243,647
Bargaining Group Number: B43
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431132963
Year-to-Date Pay: $245,332

Lucia Gao is a Associate Dean at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $245,332. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Sherry Donaldson

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$239,539

Base pay: $204,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,403
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $239,539
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $207,295
Bargaining Group Number: B43
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $35,403
Pay Code A15: $35,403
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430406172

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Sherry Donaldson serves as a Associate Dean. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $239,539. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Lisa Green

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$232,851

Base pay: $206,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $232,851
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $209,309
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $26,731
Pay Code A15: $26,731
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431132300
Year-to-Date Pay: $232,851

Lisa Green works as a Associate Dean for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Lisa earned $232,851 in 2025.

Catalin Zara

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$221,558

Base pay: $197,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,473
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,558
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $206,013
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $18,562
Pay Code A15: $18,562
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430993629

Catalin Zara works as a Associate Dean for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Catalin earned $221,558 in 2025. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Sofiya Alhassan

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$219,031

Base pay: $161,862
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $219,031
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,366
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $57,169
Pay Code A15: $57,169
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431288911
Year-to-Date Pay: $219,031

Sofiya Alhassan is a Associate Dean at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $219,031.

Elena Carbone

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$213,119

Base pay: $177,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,259
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,119
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $180,613
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $35,259
Pay Code A15: $35,259
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430133601
Year-to-Date Pay: $213,119

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Elena Carbone serves as a Associate Dean. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,119.

Chan Du

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$207,769

Base pay: $207,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,769
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $207,768
Bargaining Group Number: D88
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431494168
Year-to-Date Pay: $207,769

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Chan Du serves as a Associate Dean. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $207,769. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Anthony Tuck

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$196,796

Base pay: $183,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,796
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $185,848
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $13,780
Pay Code A15: $13,780
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431132222
Year-to-Date Pay: $196,796

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Anthony Tuck serves as a Associate Dean. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,796.

Iren Valova

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$194,278

Base pay: $182,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,278
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: ESU Professional Local 1895

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $182,000
Bargaining Group Number: D85
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $12,278
Pay Code A15: $12,278
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430317785

Iren Valova works as a Associate Dean for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Iren earned $194,278 in 2025. Union affiliation: ESU Professional Local 1895.

Adugna Lemi

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$188,673

Base pay: $188,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,673
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $191,592
Bargaining Group Number: B43
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430846885
Year-to-Date Pay: $188,673

Adugna Lemi is a Associate Dean at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $188,673. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Susan Sturgeon

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$186,434

Base pay: $186,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,434
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $189,319
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430353769
Year-to-Date Pay: $56,488

Susan Sturgeon works as a Associate Dean for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Susan earned $186,434 in 2025.

Ann Marie Russell

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$183,915

Base pay: $183,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,915
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $186,761
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433030742
Year-to-Date Pay: $183,915

Ann Marie Russell is a Associate Dean at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $183,915.

June Horowitz

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$183,622

Base pay: $183,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,622
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: ESU Professional Local 1895

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $183,622
Bargaining Group Number: D85
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432582203
Year-to-Date Pay: $183,622

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), June Horowitz serves as a Associate Dean. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,622. Union affiliation: ESU Professional Local 1895.

Donna Falcetti

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$174,716

Base pay: $174,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,716
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $177,420
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432008747
Year-to-Date Pay: $174,716

Donna Falcetti is a Associate Dean at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $174,716.

Ian Raphael

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$167,996

Base pay: $167,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,996
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $170,596
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432003677
Year-to-Date Pay: $167,996

Ian Raphael works as a Associate Dean for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Ian earned $167,996 in 2025.

Karen Ricciardi

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$167,182

Base pay: $167,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,182
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $169,769
Bargaining Group Number: B43
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430852995
Year-to-Date Pay: $167,182

Karen Ricciardi is a Associate Dean at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $167,182. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Elizabeth Sweet

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$166,742

Base pay: $153,005
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,737
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,742
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $122,670
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432179931
Year-to-Date Pay: $120,801

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Elizabeth Sweet serves as a Associate Dean. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,742. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Saulo De Paula

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$162,169

Base pay: $146,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,633
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,169
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $148,804
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $15,633
Pay Code A15: $15,633
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432039154
Year-to-Date Pay: $162,169

Saulo De Paula works as a Associate Dean for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Saulo earned $162,169 in 2025.

Kristin Murphy

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$160,515

Base pay: $143,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,288
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,515
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $128,477
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $16,916
Pay Code A15: $16,916
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432182167

Kristin Murphy works as a Associate Dean for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Kristin earned $160,515 in 2025. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Pamela Ciminera

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$148,573

Base pay: $148,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,573
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $150,873
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433061396
Year-to-Date Pay: $148,573

Pamela Ciminera works as a Associate Dean for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Pamela earned $148,573 in 2025.

Nancy Noble

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$143,208

Base pay: $143,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,208
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $145,423
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431503567
Year-to-Date Pay: $143,208

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Nancy Noble serves as a Associate Dean. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,208.

Cara Takakjian

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$143,007

Base pay: $111,089
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,007
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $117,102
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $31,918
Pay Code A15: $31,918
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432522247
Year-to-Date Pay: $143,007

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Cara Takakjian serves as a Associate Dean. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,007.

Ashlee Carter

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$135,861

Base pay: $135,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,861
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $136,215
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433071497
Year-to-Date Pay: $73,516

Ashlee Carter works as a Associate Dean for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Ashlee earned $135,861 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Shelly Scott

Associate Dean/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$132,352

Base pay: $132,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,352
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: ESU Professional Local 1895

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $132,352
Bargaining Group Number: D85
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431210131
Year-to-Date Pay: $132,352

Shelly Scott is a Associate Dean at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $132,352. They are represented by ESU Professional Local 1895.