Employment Opportunities
Work at W&L
Washington and Lee affirms that varied perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, points of view, and interests. As engaged citizens in a global 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 through programs that bring people together, both as a campus and within smaller groups such as employee resource groups.
Job Seekers
Anne Remington
Director of Talent Acquisition
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204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
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 at Work
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.
Wendy Rains is the office manager for the University Library.
Studying abroad in Paris allowed Agbeyegbe to learn more about the intersection of fashion and business.
Thomas enjoys the balance between athletics, academics and making lifelong connections with fellow students.
Meet a Colleague: Brooklyn Hatcher
Brooklyn Hatcher is a dining shift supervisor with dining services.
Marshall has embraced many extracurriculars as a math tutor, University Ambassador, equestrian team student-athlete and more.
Meet a Colleague: Denise Merideth
Denise Merideth is the executive assistant in the president’s office.
Williams is a self-starter, including founding several small businesses and a club squash team.
Eric Moffa is an associate professor of education studies.
Duarte has embraced leadership development through the Choral Conducting Mentorship Program.
Josh Jones serves as the director of athletic facilities.
Meet Chloe Sin ’26L: Law Ambassador
Chloe Sin shares her passion for law school with prospective students as a student ambassador for the Law Admissions office.
Why W&L?
Benefits
At W&L, we are committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where employees of all backgrounds and viewpoints 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 for all income levels.
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.
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.
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.
Employee Resource Groups
The University currently offers several employee resource groups that are designed to bring together employees with shared interests and experiences. Groups are open to all faculty and staff. The employee resource groups act as a platform for employees to connect, share experiences, and contribute to a supportive workplace environment.
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.
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.