Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Staff Associate

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Staff Associate

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

10 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $119,375, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $119,375
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$2,178$310,188+

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How total compensation varies among the 10 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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This role across Massachusetts

Staff Associate is held in 2 Massachusetts departments. In University of Massachusetts System (Ums), the median of $119,375 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Salem State University (Ssa)

$120,494 · 1

Median total compensation for the Staff Associate role in other Massachusettsdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Christopher Dunn

Staff Associate/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$332,524

Base pay: $332,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $332,524
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $337,670
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431684475
Year-to-Date Pay: $332,524

Christopher Dunn is a Staff Associate at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $332,524.

Kirsten Britton

Staff Associate/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$208,432

Base pay: $208,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,432
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $211,657
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432904473
Year-to-Date Pay: $208,432

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Kirsten Britton serves as a Staff Associate. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,432.

Jamilla Deria

Staff Associate/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$192,329

Base pay: $192,329
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,329
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $195,305
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433093467
Year-to-Date Pay: $192,329

Jamilla Deria is a Staff Associate at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $192,329.

Colby Hall

Staff Associate/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$168,824

Base pay: $156,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,824
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $158,743
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $12,500
Pay Code A14: $12,500
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432645318
Year-to-Date Pay: $168,824

Colby Hall works as a Staff Associate for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Colby earned $168,824 in 2025.

Daniel Colleran

Staff Associate/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$135,481

Base pay: $135,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,481
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $130,000
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433517306

Daniel Colleran holds the role of Staff Associate at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,481.

Marc Paquet

Staff Associate/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$103,270

Base pay: $98,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,487
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,270
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $112,475
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432807545
Year-to-Date Pay: $30,044

Marc Paquet holds the role of Staff Associate at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,270.

Louise Dahm

Staff Associate/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$100,527

Base pay: $100,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,527
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,527
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433413982
Year-to-Date Pay: $100,527

Louise Dahm holds the role of Staff Associate at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,527. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Amanda Knight

Staff Associate/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$86,092

Base pay: $64,831
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,092
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $137,904
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $10,000
Pay Buyout (Actual): $11,261
Pay Code A14: $10,000
Service End Date: Jun 29, 2024

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Amanda Knight serves as a Staff Associate. They work full time employee. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,092. They are represented by Non-Unit Professional.

Debra Hart

Staff Associate/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$44,203

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,203
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $166,175
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Pay Buyout (Actual): $44,203
Service End Date: Mar 9, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430019071
Year-to-Date Pay: $44,203

Debra Hart is a Staff Associate at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $44,203. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Thaddeus Los Jr

Staff Associate/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$2,178

Base pay: $2,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,178
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $37,440
Bargaining Group Number: A53
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: May 4, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430263315
Year-to-Date Pay: $2,178

Thaddeus Los Jr holds the role of Staff Associate at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,178. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.