Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Executive Assistant I

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Executive Assistant I

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

15 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $85,203, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $85,203
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$87,712+

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How total compensation varies among the 15 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.

Compare jurisdictions

Executive Assistant beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 27 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $84,540 ranks #8 of 27. See Executive Assistant across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$255,699 · 10

$136,323 · 48

$117,530 · 19

$103,333 · 93

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$95,598 · 12

Minnesota

$95,468 · 6

Chicago Public Schools

$89,635 · 23

Vermont

$81,900 · 6

Median total compensation for comparable Executive Assistant 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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Other job titles in University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

Record list

Employees with this title

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Christine Burnett

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$88,526

Base pay: $85,291
Overtime: $3,235
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,526
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,459
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431977495
Year-to-Date Pay: $88,526

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Christine Burnett serves as a Executive Assistant I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,526. They are represented by Non-Unit Classified.

Lisa Berube

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$85,617

Base pay: $85,291
Overtime: $326
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,617
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,459
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432958033
Year-to-Date Pay: $85,617

Lisa Berube works as a Executive Assistant I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Lisa earned $85,617 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Classified.

Jennifer Bennett

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$85,291

Base pay: $85,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,291
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,459
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430342758
Year-to-Date Pay: $85,291

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jennifer Bennett serves as a Executive Assistant I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,291. They are represented by Non-Unit Classified.

Ann York

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$85,291

Base pay: $85,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,291
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,459
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430324844
Year-to-Date Pay: $85,291

Ann York is a Executive Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $85,291. They are represented by Non-Unit Classified.

Carey Simos

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$85,291

Base pay: $85,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,291
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,459
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430106756
Year-to-Date Pay: $85,291

Carey Simos holds the role of Executive Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,291. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Classified.

Victoria Rupp

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$85,291

Base pay: $85,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,291
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,459
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430312364
Year-to-Date Pay: $85,291

Victoria Rupp works as a Executive Assistant I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Victoria earned $85,291 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Unit Classified.

Julie Sarsynski

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$85,291

Base pay: $85,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,291
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,459
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430164970
Year-to-Date Pay: $85,291

Julie Sarsynski works as a Executive Assistant I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Julie earned $85,291 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Classified.

Kathy Randall

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$85,203

Base pay: $84,457
Overtime: $746
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,203
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,459
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431977482
Year-to-Date Pay: $85,203

Kathy Randall works as a Executive Assistant I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Kathy earned $85,203 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Classified.

Gina Dowd

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$83,108

Base pay: $83,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,108
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,763
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432903719
Year-to-Date Pay: $83,108

Gina Dowd is a Executive Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $83,108. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Classified.

Myrna Cruz

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$82,014

Base pay: $81,092
Overtime: $922
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,014
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,102
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432133001
Year-to-Date Pay: $82,014

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Myrna Cruz serves as a Executive Assistant I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,014. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Classified.

Sarah Mabry

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$77,085

Base pay: $70,467
Overtime: $841
Other pay: $5,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,085
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,000
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $5,040
Pay Code A15: $5,040
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433417466

Sarah Mabry is a Executive Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $77,085. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Nicole Kelder

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$74,808

Base pay: $74,098
Overtime: $710
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,808
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,308
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431471119
Year-to-Date Pay: $74,808

Nicole Kelder works as a Executive Assistant I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Nicole earned $74,808 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Classified.

Laura Arends

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$65,644

Base pay: $65,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,644
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,940
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433449641
Year-to-Date Pay: $65,644

Laura Arends works as a Executive Assistant I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Laura earned $65,644 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Unit Classified.

Cristina Ramos-Martinez

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$38,830

Base pay: $36,401
Overtime: $72
Other pay: $2,358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,830
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,619
Bargaining Group Number: A12
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $2,358
Service End Date: Jun 29, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433510429
Year-to-Date Pay: $38,830

Cristina Ramos-Martinez is a Executive Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $38,830. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Classified.

Amra Dizdarevic

Executive Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

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

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,918
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Jun 1, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433047772

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Amra Dizdarevic serves as a Executive Assistant I. They work full time employee. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.