Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Research Manager

Job-title file

Research Manager

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

11 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $80,666, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $822.3K
Role median: $80,666
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$46,220$87,970+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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

Research Manager beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $80,666 ranks #2 of 2. See Research Manager across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

South Carolina

$84,820 · 9

Median total compensation for comparable Research Manager 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.

Same department

Other job titles in University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Ivana Zuliani

Research Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$88,193

Base pay: $88,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,193
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,276
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431565161
Year-to-Date Pay: $88,193

Ivana Zuliani works as a Research Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Ivana earned $88,193 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Andrew Luce

Research Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$87,080

Base pay: $87,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,080
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Grants and Contracts

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,056
Bargaining Group Number: LR3
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432316522
Year-to-Date Pay: $87,080

Andrew Luce is a Research Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $87,080. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Grants and Contracts.

Aliza Porth

Research Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$86,529

Base pay: $86,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,529
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,501
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431020682
Year-to-Date Pay: $86,529

Aliza Porth holds the role of Research Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,529. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Ember Kane Lee

Research Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$85,613

Base pay: $82,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,860
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,613
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,753
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $2,860
Pay Code A15: $2,860
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432194335

Ember Kane Lee holds the role of Research Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,613. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Thomas Peake

Research Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$81,421

Base pay: $81,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,421
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,421
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432410785

Thomas Peake holds the role of Research Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,421. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Meghan Flanagan

Research Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$80,666

Base pay: $80,666
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,666
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,666
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432724865

Meghan Flanagan works as a Research Manager for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Meghan earned $80,666 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Hanni Thoma

Research Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$80,529

Base pay: $80,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,529
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $41,875
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431862458
Year-to-Date Pay: $80,529

Hanni Thoma holds the role of Research Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,529. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Jill Capitani

Research Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$70,159

Base pay: $70,159
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,159
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $54,724
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430584142
Year-to-Date Pay: $70,159

Jill Capitani is a Research Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $70,159. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Jacklyn Stein

Research Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$65,189

Base pay: $65,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,189
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $41,953
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431665300
Year-to-Date Pay: $65,189

Jacklyn Stein holds the role of Research Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,189. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Carolyn Bernstein

Research Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$50,679

Base pay: $50,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,679
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,679
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430982514
Year-to-Date Pay: $50,679

Carolyn Bernstein is a Research Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $50,679. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Donna Spraggon

Research Manager/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$46,220

Base pay: $33,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,478
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,220
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,324
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $12,478
Service End Date: Jun 1, 2024
Transaction Number: 1431209546
Year-to-Date Pay: $46,220

Donna Spraggon holds the role of Research Manager at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,220. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.