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

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Education Specialist

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

9 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $73,330, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $587K
Role median: $73,330
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$2,923$94,378+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 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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Education Specialist beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $73,561 ranks #3 of 5. See Education Specialist across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$89,187 · 75

$82,029 · 433

$39,288 · 193

$25,193 · 10

Median total compensation for comparable Education Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Employees with this title

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Wayne Gagnon

Education Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$97,734

Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $97,734
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430215735
Year-to-Date Pay: $60,144

Wayne Gagnon holds the role of Education Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Fraser Stowe

Education Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,756

Base pay: $76,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,756
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,756
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430143806
Year-to-Date Pay: $76,756

Fraser Stowe holds the role of Education Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,756. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Sadaf Rathod

Education Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,300

Base pay: $76,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,300
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432296164
Year-to-Date Pay: $76,300

Sadaf Rathod works as a Education Specialist for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Sadaf earned $76,300 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Timothy Sheaffer

Education Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$73,791

Base pay: $73,791
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,791
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,290
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433107104
Year-to-Date Pay: $73,791

Timothy Sheaffer is a Education Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $73,791. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Jia Zhuang

Education Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$73,330

Base pay: $73,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,330
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,330
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432910622
Year-to-Date Pay: $73,330

Jia Zhuang is a Education Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $73,330. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Ariel Loh

Education Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$72,431

Base pay: $54,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,055
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,431
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,759
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $18,055
Service End Date: Sep 21, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433062085
Year-to-Date Pay: $72,431

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Ariel Loh serves as a Education Specialist. They work full time employee. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,431. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Ximena Vicuna Cubillos

Education Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$57,755

Base pay: $56,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,312
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,755
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,759
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $1,312
Service End Date: Oct 5, 2024
Transaction Number: 1432654678
Year-to-Date Pay: $57,755

Ximena Vicuna Cubillos is a Education Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $57,755. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Kevin Mckenna

Education Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$56,016

Base pay: $56,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,016
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,059
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431756118
Year-to-Date Pay: $56,016

Kevin Mckenna is a Education Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $56,016. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Minhee Kang

Education Specialist/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$2,923

Base pay: $2,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,923
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433365648
Year-to-Date Pay: $2,923

Minhee Kang is a Education Specialist at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $2,923. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.