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.

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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.

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W&L at Work

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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.

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Faces of W&L


Meet Natalie Beers ’25L: Rachford Fellow

Natalie Beers lends her previous experience as a legal recruiter to students as they navigate their job searches.

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Meet Jack Halligan ’26L: Law Ambassador

Jack Halligan loves to help prospective students make the “big decision” of where to attend law school.

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Meet a Colleague: JT Torres

JT Torres is the director of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning.

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Benefits

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.