Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Director

Job-title file

Director

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

44 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $119,545, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 44
Total payroll: $5.2M
Role median: $119,545
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,576$189,924+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 44 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

Director is held in 3 Massachusetts departments. In University of Massachusetts System (Ums), the median of $119,545 ranks #2 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

North Shore Community College (Nsc)

$144,345 · 1

Secretary of State (Sec)

$15,634 · 1

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Mary Avery

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$122,610

Base pay: $122,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,610
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: ESU Professional Local 1895

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,591
Bargaining Group Number: D85
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431955122
Year-to-Date Pay: $29,720

Mary Avery holds the role of Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,610. Their bargaining unit is ESU Professional Local 1895.

Rebecca Howland

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$120,611

Base pay: $120,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,611
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $122,477
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431875250
Year-to-Date Pay: $120,611

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Rebecca Howland serves as a Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,611. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Joyce Morgan

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$120,000

Base pay: $120,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,000
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $120,000
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430403247
Year-to-Date Pay: $120,000

Joyce Morgan works as a Director for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Joyce earned $120,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Caitlin Coyle

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$119,805

Base pay: $119,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,805
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $119,805
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431563887
Year-to-Date Pay: $119,805

Caitlin Coyle is a Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $119,805. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Nasser Abasali

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$119,285

Base pay: $119,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,285
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $119,285
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433489421
Year-to-Date Pay: $119,285

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Nasser Abasali serves as a Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,285. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.