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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Teresa Goyette

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$131,886

Base pay: $131,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,886
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $131,886
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430227162
Year-to-Date Pay: $131,886

Teresa Goyette is a Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $131,886. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Quan Nguyen

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$131,592

Base pay: $131,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,592
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $131,592
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430230360
Year-to-Date Pay: $131,592

Quan Nguyen holds the role of Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,592. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Joseph De Vivo

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$131,425

Base pay: $131,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,425
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $131,426
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430378846
Year-to-Date Pay: $131,425

Joseph De Vivo holds the role of Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,425. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Teri Grayson

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$129,946

Base pay: $129,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,946
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $122,789
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432938494
Year-to-Date Pay: $2,757

Teri Grayson is a Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $129,946. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Justin Comeau

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$127,665

Base pay: $127,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,665
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $129,640
Bargaining Group Number: B43
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432301247
Year-to-Date Pay: $127,665

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Justin Comeau serves as a Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,665. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Paula Thorsland

Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$127,313

Base pay: $116,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,313
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $116,313
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $11,000
Pay Code A15: $11,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431781754

Paula Thorsland works as a Director for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Paula earned $127,313 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.