Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Program Assistant

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Program Assistant

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

11 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $59,661, below the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $700.3K
Role median: $59,661
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$26,795$90,366+

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How total compensation varies among the 11 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

Program Assistant beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $59,661 ranks #3 of 10. See Program Assistant across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$128,389 · 87

$64,081 · 6

$59,378 · 11

$53,167 · 65

$47,000 · 196

$45,468 · 152

$41,286 · 46

$27,132 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Program 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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Record list

Employees with this title

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Elizabeth Diaz

Program Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$92,384

Base pay: $92,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,384
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,384
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430033384
Year-to-Date Pay: $92,384

Elizabeth Diaz is a Program Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $92,384. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Robin Valentine

Program Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$82,295

Base pay: $82,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,295
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,294
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431053975
Year-to-Date Pay: $82,295

Robin Valentine is a Program Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $82,295. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Joann Berrouet

Program Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$74,774

Base pay: $74,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,774
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,774
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430286559
Year-to-Date Pay: $74,774

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Joann Berrouet serves as a Program Assistant. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,774. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Lourdes Ortiz Tapper

Program Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$72,624

Base pay: $72,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,624
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,624
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432422121
Year-to-Date Pay: $72,624

Lourdes Ortiz Tapper works as a Program Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Lourdes earned $72,624 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Odgerel Dashzeveg

Program Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,373

Base pay: $64,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,373
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,373
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432524756
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,373

Odgerel Dashzeveg holds the role of Program Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,373. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Iris Martinez

Program Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$59,661

Base pay: $59,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,661
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,633
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433565406
Year-to-Date Pay: $52,204

Iris Martinez works as a Program Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Iris earned $59,661 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Chrisna Khuon

Program Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$59,520

Base pay: $59,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,520
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,520
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432407353
Year-to-Date Pay: $59,520

Chrisna Khuon works as a Program Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Chrisna earned $59,520 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Kara Sexton

Program Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$59,000

Base pay: $59,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,000
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,000
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433485352
Year-to-Date Pay: $59,000

Kara Sexton holds the role of Program Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,000. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Alvin Merlos

Program Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$58,757

Base pay: $58,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,757
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,757
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432493426
Year-to-Date Pay: $58,757

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Alvin Merlos serves as a Program Assistant. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,757. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Maria Amaro-Torres

Program Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$50,100

Base pay: $49,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $529
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,100
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $56,677
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Pay Buyout (Actual): $529
Service End Date: Nov 1, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433596359
Year-to-Date Pay: $50,100

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Maria Amaro-Torres serves as a Program Assistant. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,100. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Adriana Oyola Vivas

Program Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$26,795

Base pay: $26,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,795
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $15,600
Bargaining Group Number: B00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 28, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433074786
Year-to-Date Pay: $60

Adriana Oyola Vivas is a Program Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $26,795. They are represented by Non-Benefited.