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

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Associate Director

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

33 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $88,637, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 33
Total payroll: $3M
Role median: $88,637
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$8,430$166,277+

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How total compensation varies among the 33 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 Massachusetts

Associate Director is held in 2 Massachusetts departments. In University of Massachusetts System (Ums), the median of $88,637 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Salem State University (Ssa)

$971 · 1

Median total compensation for the Associate Director role in other Massachusettsdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Associate Director beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $88,569 ranks #4 of 4. See Associate Director across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

California

$197,256 · 11

City of Boston

$124,795 · 5

District of Columbia

$92,467 · 40

Median total compensation for comparable Associate Directorroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Mara Gould

Associate Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$101,836

Base pay: $101,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,836
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,869
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431866072
Year-to-Date Pay: $34,611

Mara Gould is a Associate Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $101,836.

Katie Brenton

Associate Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$100,770

Base pay: $100,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,770
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,770
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430285792
Year-to-Date Pay: $100,770

Katie Brenton works as a Associate Director for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Katie earned $100,770 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Krystal Burgos

Associate Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$100,357

Base pay: $100,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,357
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,357
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430873873
Year-to-Date Pay: $100,357

Krystal Burgos is a Associate Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $100,357. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Kristen Dedrick

Associate Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$98,909

Base pay: $98,909
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,909
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $98,611
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432036944
Year-to-Date Pay: $98,909

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Kristen Dedrick serves as a Associate Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,909. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Gabriela Boscio Santos

Associate Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$97,688

Base pay: $97,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,688
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $97,688
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433445117
Year-to-Date Pay: $97,688

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Gabriela Boscio Santos serves as a Associate Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,688. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Cathleen Johnson

Associate Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$96,925

Base pay: $96,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,925
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,925
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433218644
Year-to-Date Pay: $96,925

Cathleen Johnson works as a Associate Director for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Cathleen earned $96,925 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.