Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Executive Director

Job-title file

Executive Director

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

8 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $123,657, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $862K
Role median: $123,657
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$7,617$130,719+

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How total compensation varies among the 8 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 Director beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 16 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $123,657 ranks #9 of 16. See Executive Director across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$234,270 · 24

$216,557 · 5

$181,781 · 107

$174,155 · 48

New York Public Authorities

$166,673 · 82

New Jersey

$163,810 · 22

District of Columbia

$155,094 · 29

Vermont

$127,275 · 27

Median total compensation for comparable Executive Director 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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Cherly Pierre

Executive Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$131,557

Base pay: $131,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,557
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $131,557
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433299270
Year-to-Date Pay: $131,557

Cherly Pierre works as a Executive Director for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Cherly earned $131,557 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Susan Jeghelian

Executive Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$125,571

Base pay: $105,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,781
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,571
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $175,391
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Pay Buyout (Actual): $19,781
Service End Date: Jul 12, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430975143
Year-to-Date Pay: $113,766

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Susan Jeghelian serves as a Executive Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,571. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Kahrim Wade

Executive Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$124,208

Base pay: $124,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,208
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $124,208
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430193232
Year-to-Date Pay: $124,208

Kahrim Wade works as a Executive Director for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Kahrim earned $124,208 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Brittany Terpstra

Executive Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$124,024

Base pay: $124,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,024
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $124,024
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433445741
Year-to-Date Pay: $124,024

Brittany Terpstra holds the role of Executive Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,024. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Gregory Mantolesky

Executive Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$123,290

Base pay: $123,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,290
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $122,915
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433358940
Year-to-Date Pay: $99,277

Gregory Mantolesky holds the role of Executive Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,290. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Shaun Morgan

Executive Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$113,523

Base pay: $113,523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,523
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,458
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433093688
Year-to-Date Pay: $113,523

Shaun Morgan works as a Executive Director for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Shaun earned $113,523 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Courtney Breese

Executive Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$112,257

Base pay: $112,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,257
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $132,925
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431323764
Year-to-Date Pay: $51,519

Courtney Breese is a Executive Director at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $112,257. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Timothy Cummins

Executive Director/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$7,617

Base pay: $7,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,617
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $198,036
Bargaining Group Number: W60
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Jan 11, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430226590
Year-to-Date Pay: $7,617

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Timothy Cummins serves as a Executive Director. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,617. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.