Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources engages with the Washington and Lee University community in a welcoming and professional manner offering people-focused consultation, programming, and resources to recruit, welcome, develop, and support our faculty and staff.

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Current Employees

The Office of Human Resources serves the Washington and Lee community by supporting its most valuable asset, its employees. We hope you will familiarize yourself with the Employee Handbook and with the many benefits and resources the University offers to faculty and staff.

Washington Hall and the Colonnade

Job Seekers

Washington and Lee University strives to recruit and retain exceptionally qualified faculty and staff who are committed to the values of the University. To do this, we work to provide compensation consistent with peer institutions, enhanced benefits and training opportunities. Additionally, we’re always working to enhance our work life initiatives to allow employees to be successful at home and at work.

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New Employees

Welcome to Washington and Lee University! The Office of Human Resources (HR) is here to assist you. We hope you’ll find both meaningful work and a warm and welcoming community. We value your contribution and are glad you have chosen to work at Washington and Lee. We offer several resources to help you through the transition:

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Retirees

Washington and Lee University honors retirees by providing benefits to support healthcare costs, encourage external interests and stay connected with W&L for years to come. Retiree health insurance benefits are determined by date of hire.

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Supervisors

Managing your employees is fundamental to their success. Here you will find resources and guidance on topics that address key aspects of hiring and managing employees at various stages of their careers. If you’d like to talk about a managerial challenge or are wondering how to accomplish an administrative goal, HR is here to support you.

Announcements

FREE WEBINAR: Single Working Parents – Survival Skills! June 18

Balancing work and parenting is challenging, and doing it alone can feel overwhelming at times. Single working pare

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on December 3, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Nate Dixon from Fidelity will be offering phone/virtual appointments on June 16, 2026

If you would like to speak with Nate Dixon by phone or virtually regarding your retirement account with Fidelity, h

Nate Dixon from Fidelity will be offering phone/virtual appointments on June 23, 2026

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Nate Dixon from Fidelity will be offering phone/virtual appointments on June 30, 2026

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Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on December 2, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on November 4, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Upcoming Events

Jun 16 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Nate Dixon from Fidelity will be offering phone/virtual appointments on June 16, 2026

If you would like to speak with Nate Dixon by phone or virtually regarding your retirement account with Fidelity, h

Jun 18 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am

FREE WEBINAR: Single Working Parents – Survival Skills! June 18

Balancing work and parenting is challenging, and doing it alone can feel overwhelming at times. Single working pare

Jun 18 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

FREE WEBINAR: Single Working Parents – Survival Skills! June 18

Balancing work and parenting is challenging, and doing it alone can feel overwhelming at times. Single working pare

Jun 23 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Nate Dixon from Fidelity will be offering phone/virtual appointments on June 23, 2026

If you would like to speak with Nate Dixon by phone or virtually regarding your retirement account with Fidelity, h

Jun 24 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on June 24, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Jun 30 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Nate Dixon from Fidelity will be offering phone/virtual appointments on June 30, 2026

If you would like to speak with Nate Dixon by phone or virtually regarding your retirement account with Fidelity, h

Jul 14 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rich Carroll from TIAA will be here on July 14, 2026

If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with Rich Carroll regarding your TIAA retirement account, he w

Jul 16 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Webinar: Communicating with Your Teen July 16

Does it feel like you and your teen are on different planets? Understanding your teen’s perspective and initiating

Jul 16 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Webinar: Communicating with Your Teen on July 16

Does it feel like you and your teen are on different planets? Understanding your teen’s perspective and initiating

Jul 28 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rich Carroll from TIAA will be here on July 28, 2026

If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with Rich Carroll regarding your TIAA retirement account, he w

Aug 05 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on August 5, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Sep 02 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on September 2, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Sep 03 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on September 3, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Oct 07 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on October 7, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Oct 13 - 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Live Well W&L Employee Wellness Fair

More information coming soon!

Nov 04 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on November 4, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Dec 02 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on December 2, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi