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

Job-title file

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

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$45,329+

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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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Emanuel Varela

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$22,622

Base pay: $22,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,622
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Amherst AFSCME Unit B

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,680
Bargaining Group Number: A18
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432396862
Year-to-Date Pay: $22,622

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Emanuel Varela serves as a Departmental Assistant. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,622. Union affiliation: Amherst AFSCME Unit B.

Valerie Caro

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$22,298

Base pay: $22,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,298
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $24,902
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430377910
Year-to-Date Pay: $22,298

Valerie Caro holds the role of Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,298. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Amy Footit

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$22,272

Base pay: $22,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,272
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $49,920
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Jun 1, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433388125
Year-to-Date Pay: $22,272

Amy Footit works as a Departmental Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time contractor. Amy earned $22,272 in 2024. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Chantal Kelley

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$22,000

Base pay: $22,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,000
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Amherst AFSCME Unit B

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $19,760
Bargaining Group Number: A18
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433290651
Year-to-Date Pay: $22,000

Chantal Kelley is a Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $22,000. They are represented by Amherst AFSCME Unit B.

Jyhoa Chea

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$21,924

Base pay: $21,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,924
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $43,877
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $30
Pay Code A07: $30
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431353729

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jyhoa Chea serves as a Departmental Assistant. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,924. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 1776.

Kyle Johnston

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$21,840

Base pay: $21,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,840
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,235
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Jun 15, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433120663
Year-to-Date Pay: $12,047

Kyle Johnston works as a Departmental Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. Kyle earned $21,840 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Caitlin Mccarthy

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$21,815

Base pay: $21,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,815
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $15,101
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432922101
Year-to-Date Pay: $21,815

Caitlin Mccarthy holds the role of Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,815. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

James Paulin

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$21,807

Base pay: $21,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,807
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,029
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 14, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433486418
Year-to-Date Pay: $21,807

James Paulin works as a Departmental Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time contractor. James earned $21,807 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Xin Zhou

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$21,769

Base pay: $21,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,769
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: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432660463
Year-to-Date Pay: $21,769

Xin Zhou works as a Departmental Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. Xin earned $21,769 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Amherst AFSCME Unit B.

Julia Knigge

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$21,584

Base pay: $21,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,584
Employment type: Full Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,520
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 14, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433272672
Year-to-Date Pay: $21,584

Julia Knigge is a Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time contractor. 2024 total compensation came to $21,584. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Nafisa Tambwe

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$21,569

Base pay: $21,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,569
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: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433461796
Year-to-Date Pay: $21,569

Nafisa Tambwe holds the role of Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,569. Their bargaining unit is Amherst AFSCME Unit B.

Nancy Miller

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$21,239

Base pay: $21,239
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,239
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,673
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Oct 4, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430192114
Year-to-Date Pay: $21,239

Nancy Miller holds the role of Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,239. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Mia Gozgit

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$21,182

Base pay: $21,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,182
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $5,759
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Nov 1, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433457207
Year-to-Date Pay: $753

Mia Gozgit works as a Departmental Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. Mia earned $21,182 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Donald Greenleaf

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$21,052

Base pay: $21,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,052
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $14,820
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431665807
Year-to-Date Pay: $21,052

Donald Greenleaf holds the role of Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,052. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Mary Hubbell

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$20,643

Base pay: $20,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,643
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $33,800
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432846597
Year-to-Date Pay: $17,745

Mary Hubbell holds the role of Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,643. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Sujit Gurung

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$20,634

Base pay: $20,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,634
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Amherst AFSCME Unit B

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $18,720
Bargaining Group Number: A18
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432801123
Year-to-Date Pay: $20,634

Sujit Gurung holds the role of Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,634. Union affiliation: Amherst AFSCME Unit B.

Haylie Prevett

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$20,600

Base pay: $20,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,600
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $6,110
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Sep 20, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433457259
Year-to-Date Pay: $273

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Haylie Prevett serves as a Departmental Assistant. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,600. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Sarah Kites

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$20,570

Base pay: $20,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,570
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $5,850
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Sep 20, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433452787
Year-to-Date Pay: $17

Sarah Kites works as a Departmental Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. Sarah earned $20,570 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Joseph Ignacio

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$20,429

Base pay: $20,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,429
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $12,090
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433444194
Year-to-Date Pay: $20,429

Joseph Ignacio is a Departmental Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $20,429. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Gianna Caforio

Departmental Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$20,399

Base pay: $20,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,399
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,222
Bargaining Group Number: A00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Jul 12, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433234205
Year-to-Date Pay: $1,941

Gianna Caforio works as a Departmental Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. Gianna earned $20,399 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.