Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Departmental Assistant

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Departmental Assistant

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

528 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $6,774, below the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 528
Total payroll: $5.7M
Role median: $6,774
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Below

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

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How total compensation varies among the 528 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Wilfredo Baez

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$18,009

Base pay: $17,408
Overtime: $225
Other pay: $376
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,009
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $42,230
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $376
Pay Code A07: $376
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432366208

Wilfredo Baez is a Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $18,009. They are represented by AFSCME Local 1776.

Henry Merriman Jr

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$17,769

Base pay: $17,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,769
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,370
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Sep 6, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430340886
Year-to-Date Pay: $17,769

Henry Merriman Jr holds the role of Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,769. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Erin Walsh

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$17,766

Base pay: $17,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,766
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $43,992
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: May 31, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433539250
Year-to-Date Pay: $17,766

Erin Walsh works as a Departmental Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time contractor. Erin earned $17,766 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Rafael Perez Oguendo

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$17,700

Base pay: $17,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,700
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Amherst AFSCME Unit B

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $18,200
Bargaining Group Number: A18
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Sep 6, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432433548
Year-to-Date Pay: $17,700

Rafael Perez Oguendo works as a Departmental Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. Rafael earned $17,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Amherst AFSCME Unit B.

Carol Bigelow

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$17,591

Base pay: $17,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,591
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $11,100
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430265915
Year-to-Date Pay: $16,725

Carol Bigelow is a Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $17,591. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

William Wright

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$17,568

Base pay: $17,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,568
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $15,600
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432072109
Year-to-Date Pay: $17,568

William Wright holds the role of Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,568. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Brennan Tierney

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$17,460

Base pay: $17,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,460
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $23,400
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432395679
Year-to-Date Pay: $17,460

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Brennan Tierney serves as a Departmental Assistant. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,460. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Nebiyat Eskndir

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$17,444

Base pay: $17,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,444
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $41,995
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Jun 1, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433388502
Year-to-Date Pay: $17,444

Nebiyat Eskndir is a Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time contractor. 2024 total compensation came to $17,444. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

John Pietroniro

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$17,434

Base pay: $17,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,434
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Amherst AFSCME Unit B

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $23,140
Bargaining Group Number: A18
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432997592
Year-to-Date Pay: $17,434

John Pietroniro holds the role of Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,434. Union affiliation: Amherst AFSCME Unit B.

Maureen Thibault

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$16,842

Base pay: $13,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,274
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,842
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $25,762
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Jul 13, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430192582
Year-to-Date Pay: $11,389

Maureen Thibault is a Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2024 total compensation came to $16,842. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Mark Pocsik

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$16,704

Base pay: $16,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,704
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,480
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Aug 9, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430444041
Year-to-Date Pay: $16,704

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Mark Pocsik serves as a Departmental Assistant. They work full time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,704. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Arthur Weinstock

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$16,698

Base pay: $16,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,698
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $41,860
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Jun 15, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433373214
Year-to-Date Pay: $16,698

Arthur Weinstock works as a Departmental Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. Arthur earned $16,698 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Chengzhi Wu Li

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$16,560

Base pay: $16,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,560
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $18,720
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433297866
Year-to-Date Pay: $16,560

Chengzhi Wu Li holds the role of Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,560. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Harshita Snehi

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$16,465

Base pay: $16,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,465
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,137
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Jun 14, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433553498
Year-to-Date Pay: $16,465

Harshita Snehi is a Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $16,465. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Richard Yagodzinski

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$16,336

Base pay: $16,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,336
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $24,008
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430113854
Year-to-Date Pay: $16,336

Richard Yagodzinski is a Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $16,336. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Kevin Ochoa

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$16,272

Base pay: $16,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,272
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $37,440
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Jun 1, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433512132
Year-to-Date Pay: $16,272

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Kevin Ochoa serves as a Departmental Assistant. They work full time contractor. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,272. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Heather Reichgott

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$16,205

Base pay: $16,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,205
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $23,400
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: May 17, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433549130
Year-to-Date Pay: $585

Heather Reichgott is a Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $16,205. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Ethan Grycel

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$15,939

Base pay: $15,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,939
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $37,440
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Nov 29, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433383198
Year-to-Date Pay: $15,939

Ethan Grycel works as a Departmental Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time contractor. Ethan earned $15,939 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Donald Loper

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$15,905

Base pay: $15,905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,905
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $5,890
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Nov 29, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430443807
Year-to-Date Pay: $15,905

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Donald Loper serves as a Departmental Assistant. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,905. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Mary Lina Joannides

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$15,890

Base pay: $15,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,890
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $54,113
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $100
Pay Code A14: $100
Service End Date: Jun 15, 2024
Transaction Number: 1432351349

Mary Lina Joannides holds the role of Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time contractor. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,890. They are represented by Non-Benefited.