Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Head of Department

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Head of Department

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

16 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $247,270, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $4.3M
Role median: $247,270
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$182,212$419,848+

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How total compensation varies among the 16 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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Employees with this title

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Sankaran Thayumanavan

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$440,244

Base pay: $361,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $78,706
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $440,244
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $360,062
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $5,180
Pay Code A15: $5,180
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430703456

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Sankaran Thayumanavan serves as a Head of Department. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $440,244. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Russell Tessier

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$372,256

Base pay: $237,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $135,099
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $372,256
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $240,827
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $135,099
Pay Code A14: $23,382
Pay Code A15: $111,717
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Russell Tessier serves as a Head of Department. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $372,256. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Alfred Crosby

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$355,360

Base pay: $325,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,934
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $355,360
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $330,462
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $29,934
Pay Code A15: $29,934
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430578227

Alfred Crosby works as a Head of Department for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Alfred earned $355,360 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Sundar Krishnamurty

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$327,047

Base pay: $252,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,532
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $327,047
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $238,595
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $69,563
Pay Code A15: $69,563
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430420654

Sundar Krishnamurty holds the role of Head of Department at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $327,047. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Dimitrios Maroudas

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$288,037

Base pay: $260,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,751
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $288,037
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $264,314
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $27,751
Pay Code A15: $27,751
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430557206

Dimitrios Maroudas works as a Head of Department for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Dimitrios earned $288,037 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Jennifer Normanly

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$285,120

Base pay: $265,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,937
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $285,120
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $265,771
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $19,937
Pay Code A15: $19,937
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430497666

Jennifer Normanly works as a Head of Department for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Jennifer earned $285,120 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Paul Katz

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$258,850

Base pay: $236,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,505
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $258,850
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $240,236
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $22,505
Pay Code A15: $22,505
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432734004

Paul Katz works as a Head of Department for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Paul earned $258,850 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Sergio Brena

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$253,767

Base pay: $218,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,474
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,767
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $221,671
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $35,474
Pay Code A15: $35,474
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430517296

Sergio Brena is a Head of Department at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $253,767. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Lili He

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$240,774

Base pay: $197,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $240,774
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $189,668
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $43,110
Pay Code A15: $43,110
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432019381

Lili He works as a Head of Department for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Lili earned $240,774 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Grant Wilson

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$238,248

Base pay: $189,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,248
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $192,207
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $48,970
Pay Code A15: $48,970
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430426803

Grant Wilson holds the role of Head of Department at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,248. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Lisa Minter

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$229,287

Base pay: $199,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $229,287
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $198,011
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $29,520
Pay Code A15: $29,520
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430494975

Lisa Minter is a Head of Department at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $229,287. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Thomas Weston

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$228,976

Base pay: $203,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $228,976
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $206,498
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $25,625
Pay Code A15: $25,625
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430843817

Thomas Weston works as a Head of Department for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Thomas earned $228,976 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Unit Professional.

Ricardo Metz

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$228,830

Base pay: $212,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $228,830
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $168,838
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $15,457
Pay Code A15: $15,457
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430427180

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Ricardo Metz serves as a Head of Department. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $228,830. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Piper Gaubatz

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$212,490

Base pay: $197,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,490
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $159,832
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $14,070
Pay Code A15: $14,070
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430502008

Piper Gaubatz holds the role of Head of Department at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,490. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Anthony Dinsmore

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$195,262

Base pay: $176,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,812
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,262
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $179,180
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $17,558
Pay Code A15: $17,558
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430205010

Anthony Dinsmore is a Head of Department at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $195,262. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Paige Warren

Head of Department/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$182,212

Base pay: $165,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,212
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $198,449
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $1,092
Pay Code A15: $1,092
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430848510
Year-to-Date Pay: $58,337

Paige Warren holds the role of Head of Department at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $182,212.