Information and Accommodations

Employment Information

Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue.

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

E-Verify

The University, in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, is committed to employing only those applicants authorized to work in the United States. As a condition of employment, all new and rehired employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form, utilizing the national E-Verify program, and provide proof of identity and work authorization as required by the Act within the required timeframe under the Act. For additional information, please review the following posters, E-Verify Participation and Right to Work. 

Background Checks

Background checks are administered by Human Resources for all employment and some contingents (i.e., volunteers and other visitors performing services for the University). Background checks may include but are not limited to reviews of criminal history, sex offender registry, degree and employment verification, social media screening and motor-vehicle record checks.

Additional motor-vehicle-license checks may be performed throughout employment. For positions that require operation of a motor vehicle, checks on convictions shall include misdemeanor traffic violations. If a driving record indicates major violations, (e.g., driving under the influence, reckless driving, driving while license is suspended or revoked, or a pattern of repeated violations), this may be deemed an indication of poor judgment or lack of behavioral control and could impact candidate selection. Employees whose positions require driving on University business are required to maintain an unrestricted, valid driver’s license and insurance coverage as long as they are in the position necessitating this requirement. 12 Employees must promptly report any changes in restrictions on their license or in insurance coverage to their supervisor and to Human Resources.

All background checks performed by outside agencies will conform to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The University will conduct and utilize these background checks as they relate to the fitness for duty for a particular position, in accordance with law. A relevant job-related conviction is grounds for termination of employment or non-selection of an applicant. Falsification of application materials during the hiring process or during employment, is grounds for termination of employment or non-selection of a candidate.

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Title IX Compliance

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Washington and Lee University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

• Inquiries may be directed to Lauren E. Kozak, Title IX Coordinator, Elrod University Commons 306, 540-458-4055, who is designated by the University to coordinate compliance efforts and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX, as well as those under Section 504 and other applicable non-discrimination laws.
• The Coordinator has designated the following Title IX Assistant Coordinator: Jodi Williams, Executive Director of Human Resources, Two South Main 109, 540-458-8920.
• Inquiries may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education.