Employment Opportunities

Work at W&L

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.

Working at W&L presents robust opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. We foster a sense of community and belonging through programs that bring people together, both as a campus and within smaller groups such as employee resource groups. 

W&L employees celebrate

Who is W&L?

Washington and Lee is a top-ranked, private institution in Lexington, Virginia, where we integrate the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and a graduate School of Law.

W&L employees celebrate

W&L at Work

ITS staff eat lunch together on campus
W&L staff enjoy lunch together on campus.
A class on the Colonnade
A class on the Colonnade.
A class on the ODK Circle
A class on the ODK Circle.
Grounds worker mows the Front Lawn
W&L grounds worker prepares campus for Parents and Family Weekend.
Employees take part in a grilling class
W&L employees enjoy a grilling class with Dining Services chefs.
A Spring Term class identifies birds along the Blue Ridge Parkway
A Spring Term class identifies birds along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
People cross Wilson Field Bridge in the fall
Members of the W&L community cross Wilson Field Bridge.
Grounds worker clears snow from campus walkways
W&L grounds worker clears snow from campus walkways.
Employees participate in the Wellness Fair
W&L employees participate in the annual Wellness Fair in Evans Dining Hall.
Members of Advancement and Development at the Live Well 5K
Members of University Advancement and Development at the Live Well 5K Fun Run/Walk.
A faculty member using the Outing Club's indoor climbing wall
Faculty and staff utilize the Outing Club's indoor climbing wall.
A member of Dining Services serves sweet treats
Dining Services serves sweet treats to visitors in The Marketplace.
Aerial shot of W&L's campus and mountains in the background

Where is W&L?

Lexington is located at the southern edge of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is approximately 40 minutes from Staunton and an hour from Roanoke, Harrisonburg, and Charlottesville. The town is surrounded by farmland and public lands, making it a great place for outdoor adventures. All employees are invited to enjoy benefits of the W&L Outing Club at no cost.

Aerial shot of W&L's campus and mountains in the background

Faces of W&L


Meet a Colleague: Nydia Ayala

Nydia Ayala is an assistant professor of cognitive and behavioral science.

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Meet Madison Lilly ’25

Neuroscience major Lilly’s most impactful experience at W&L has been a summer research project in the Netherlands to analyze Dutch art.

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Meet a Colleague: Mickie Brown ’21

Mickie Brown ’21 serves as an academic technologist in the IQ Center.

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Meet Kam Saalfrank ’25

Mentorship from his major and faculty adviser has helped Saalfrank challenge himself academically and professionally.

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Meet a Colleague: Cat Hudson

Cat Hudson is an AmeriCorps VISTA working with the Office of Community-Based Learning.

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Meet Winnie Leahy ’25

A philosophy class Leahy’s first semester led to a passion for thinking about different perspectives and relating to others’ experiences.

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Meet a Colleague: Taylor Maxey

Taylor Maxey serves as the information desk supervisor.

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W&L Outcomes: William Dantini ’24

Dantini was selected to join the seventh cohort of the Virginia Management Fellows program, which aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders in state government.

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Meet a Colleague: Drew Harrell

Drew Harrell serves as the DeLaney Center postbaccalaureate fellow.

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W&L Outcomes: Katie Yurechko ’24

After a summer internship with the University of Washington, Yurechko will be pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Oxford.

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Meet a Colleague: Amber Wright

Amber Wright serves as the senior accounts receivable coordinator in the Business Office.

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Meet a Colleague: Robert Forsberg

Robert Forsberg serves as operations manager and performs visitor services for the Museums at W&L.

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Colonnade at sunset

Benefits

Inclusive Benefits

At W&L, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities can work, learn, and thrive together. To support this commitment, the University provides a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting the work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and professional development of employees. The University strives to offer an equitable benefits package accessible to employees at all income levels.

Person in hammock on campus

Housing

Home Loan Program

The University provides housing loans to full-time employees at a reduced rate. Loans will be offered at 25% below that of Lexington financial institutions home loans.

Tree with buds in front of Gaines Residence Hall

Learn

Professional Development Opportunities

W&L fosters a culture of lifelong learning. Employees are provided with numerous opportunities for training and development. The Employee Continuing Education Program offers tuition assistance for eligible employees to seek higher degrees, certificates, or licenses that support their work. Eligible employees and their spouses/domestic partners can take up to two tuition-free W&L courses per academic term. Skill building and professional development opportunities are offered to employees and teams throughout the year.

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Tuition Assistance

Educational Grants

The University believes in the value of education and provides opportunities to reduce the cost for employees’ dependents. Employees receive up to 50% tuition assistance at any accredited institution of higher education and 90% of tuition assistance for dependents accepted and attending W&L. W&L also participates in tuition remission exchange programs with the Associated Colleges of the South and the Great Lakes Colleges Association.

Buds on a tree in front of the Liberty Hall Ruins

ERGs

Employee Resource Groups

The University currently offers several employee resource groups. They are designed to bring employees together in a safe place where conversations can flow freely, and everyone can feel comfortable being themselves. Each group is supported by the university to offer events throughout the year.

Tulips blooming on campus

CTO

Generous Time Off

Most full-time staff earn 25 days of time off per year. Additionally, the university closes for one week in November and two weeks in December to January to give all employees a well-deserved break.

Flowers in front of Leyburn Library

Loan Forgiveness

Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

W&L employees have access to a financial wellness service that helps find the best student loan repayment and forgiveness programs for your financial situation. Through TIAA and Savi, this service may strengthen your current financial footing by lowering your monthly student loan payment and positioning you for student loan forgiveness. W&L pays the fee for you to use this service.