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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Jose Reyes

Associate Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$86,471

Base pay: $86,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,471
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,576
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431795625
Year-to-Date Pay: $85,765

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jose Reyes serves as a Associate Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,471. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Brittany Dhooge

Associate Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$85,765

Base pay: $85,765
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,765
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,765
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432658318
Year-to-Date Pay: $85,765

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Brittany Dhooge serves as a Associate Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,765. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Nancy Harper

Associate Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$84,904

Base pay: $84,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,904
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: ESU Professional Local 1895

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $99,854
Bargaining Group Number: D85
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432260622
Year-to-Date Pay: $84,904

Nancy Harper is a Associate Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $84,904. They are represented by ESU Professional Local 1895.

Meghan Houghton

Associate Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$83,027

Base pay: $83,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,027
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,027
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432422472
Year-to-Date Pay: $83,027

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Meghan Houghton serves as a Associate Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,027.

Thomas Dotson

Associate Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$81,834

Base pay: $67,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,940
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,834
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: ESU Professional Local 1895

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,252
Bargaining Group Number: D85
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Pay Buyout (Actual): $13,940
Service End Date: Nov 1, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433061175
Year-to-Date Pay: $81,834

Thomas Dotson holds the role of Associate Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,834. Union affiliation: ESU Professional Local 1895.

Reshmeen Chowdhury

Associate Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$81,637

Base pay: $81,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,637
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,637
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433066544
Year-to-Date Pay: $81,637

Reshmeen Chowdhury works as a Associate Director for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Reshmeen earned $81,637 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.