Most In-Demand Jobs at USG Institutions Right Now (May 2025)
The University System of Georgia is one of the largest employers in the state, with over 4,400 open positions active right now across all 26 institutions. Here's a look at which roles they're hiring for most — and what that tells us about where the university system is growing.
Jobs by Category: Where the Volume Is
Top 10 Most-Listed Job Titles (May 2025)
Where the Hiring Volume Is Concentrated
| Institution | Active Openings | Biggest Hiring Areas |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | 1,140 | Research, Admin, Facilities, Faculty |
| Augusta University | 633 | Healthcare, Clinical, Nursing, Research |
| Kennesaw State University | 362 | Admin, IT, Faculty, Student Services |
| Georgia Southern University | 306 | Faculty, Admin, Research |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | 232 | Research, IT, Engineering, Admin |
| University of North Georgia | 207 | Faculty, Admin, Military Programs |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | 191 | Faculty, Admin, Student Services |
| University of West Georgia | 167 | Faculty, Admin, IT |
| Columbus State University | 142 | Faculty, Admin, Allied Health |
| Georgia State University | 140 | Faculty, Admin, Research (Atlanta) |
What's Driving Hiring Right Now
1. Research is booming — especially at Augusta and Georgia Tech
Federal research funding continues to flow into the USG system. Augusta University's medical campus is hiring heavily for clinical research roles tied to NIH and DoD grants. Georgia Tech's interdisciplinary research institutes — GTRI, IPaT, IPST — are posting research scientist and program manager roles at a pace that's hard to keep up with.
2. Campus police hiring is a system-wide priority
With 13 open police officer positions across campuses, law enforcement is consistently one of the most in-demand non-academic roles. USG campuses typically offer competitive pay plus the TRS pension, making these roles attractive compared to comparable municipal positions.
3. Administrative staff turnover is high
The 1,736 open administrative positions reflect both growth and replacement hiring. Post-pandemic, coordinator and specialist roles have seen elevated turnover as staff moved to remote-first private employers. USG institutions are actively backfilling and in some cases upgrading role classifications.
4. Facilities and skilled trades are underserved
With 229 open positions, facilities roles are among the easier paths into the USG system for candidates without a degree. Competition is lower, positions fill more slowly, and benefits (especially TRS pension and health insurance) are identical to white-collar staff.
5. IT demand is growing but concentrated
Most IT hiring is concentrated at UGA, Georgia Tech, and Kennesaw State. These institutions have the budgets and infrastructure to compete with private-sector tech employers — though they're realistic that they can't always match Silicon Valley salaries. What they offer instead: stability, benefits, and mission-driven work.
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Or browse all 4,400+ USG jobs →Data based on 4,407 active job postings across all 26 USG institutions as of May 5, 2025. Counts reflect postings visible on official USG career portals, aggregated by USG Jobs. Job family assignments are based on keyword matching of job titles and departments. USG Jobs is independent and not affiliated with the University System of Georgia.