Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Career Specialist

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Career Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

10 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $50,106, below the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $454.4K
Role median: $50,106
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Below

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

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Career Specialist beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $50,106 ranks #1 of 2. See Career Specialist across all of Massachusetts →

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Tennessee

$44,376 · 77

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Employees with this title

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Susan Zandrow

Career Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$97,820

Base pay: $72,307
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,513
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,820
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,741
Bargaining Group Number: B00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432600195
Year-to-Date Pay: $2,047

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Susan Zandrow serves as a Career Specialist. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,820. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Pamela Cripps

Career Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$59,158

Base pay: $59,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,158
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,146
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433500484
Year-to-Date Pay: $59,158

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Pamela Cripps serves as a Career Specialist. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,158. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Victoria Turnor

Career Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$58,400

Base pay: $58,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,400
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,562
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433483506
Year-to-Date Pay: $58,400

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Victoria Turnor serves as a Career Specialist. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,400. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Marisol Nieves

Career Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$57,314

Base pay: $57,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,314
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,314
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433431987
Year-to-Date Pay: $57,314

Marisol Nieves holds the role of Career Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,314. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Portia Lewis-Phinn

Career Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$55,198

Base pay: $54,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,198
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $56,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433485456

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Portia Lewis-Phinn serves as a Career Specialist. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,198. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

June Wellington

Career Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$45,013

Base pay: $45,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,013
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,014
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432608918
Year-to-Date Pay: $45,013

June Wellington is a Career Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $45,013. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Carmen Santiago

Career Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$34,360

Base pay: $34,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,360
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $29,697
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432592980
Year-to-Date Pay: $34,360

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Carmen Santiago serves as a Career Specialist. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,360. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Claudia Amarante

Career Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$30,673

Base pay: $30,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,673
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $55,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431370330
Year-to-Date Pay: $30,673

Claudia Amarante holds the role of Career Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,673. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Brenda Torres

Career Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$16,434

Base pay: $13,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,434
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $56,690
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $2,502
Service End Date: Apr 20, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433500354
Year-to-Date Pay: $16,434

Brenda Torres is a Career Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $16,434. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Stephanie White

Career Specialist/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: $45,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Jun 1, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433553459

Stephanie White is a Career Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $0. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.