Welcome to Fort Lewis College

The Human Resources Office provides comprehensive employment-related services. We assist new and current employees with recruitment and selection, compensation, evaluation, and benefits administration. Our services also include offering staff professional development and employee relations support.

We encourage employees to visit us for employment needs or life changes that affect your employment, ensuring a smooth and supportive work experience at FLC.

Considering a career in Durango?

Kathy Hilimire teaches on outdoor ecology class.

Fort Lewis College has been a cornerstone of education and adventure in the Four Corners region of Colorado for over a century. Located at the crossroads of the Rocky Mountains and desert landscapes, FLC is a thriving center for academic excellence and outdoor exploration.

Our close-knit campus community fosters collaboration and innovation, while our commitment to being a Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution enriches our diverse cultural environment. Whether you're teaching in sun-filled classrooms overlooking the Animas Valley or collaborating with colleagues on the plaza, you'll find a workplace that balances professional growth with quality of life.

Fort Lewis College is an equal opportunity employer.

Upcoming HR events

March
26

Supervisor Training: Mastering Communication and Constructive Feedback for Performance Review and Goal Setting

Facilitator: Shawna Fullington, Human Resources Coordinator

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

EBH 130

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March
27

Lunch & Learn: Using Emotional Intelligence to Enhance Workplace Relationships & Student Engagement

Facilitator: Melissa Stordeur, Human Resources, Talent Development Specialist

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

EBH 130

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Paid holidays

Fort Lewis College offers 11 paid holidays for all benefit-eligible (.5 FTE) faculty and staff.

Holidays Observed dates for 2025
New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Friday, November 28, 2025
President's Day Friday, December 26, 2025
Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2025
Juneteenth Thursday, June 19, 2025
Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day Monday, December 29, 2025
Indigenous Peoples/Frances Xavier Cabrini Day Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Veterans Day Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 2025
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025

We can grant requests for César Chávez Day, March 31, instead of another holiday within the same fiscal year. For details, please contact the Human Resources Office.

The holiday schedule does not apply to employees in the Physical Plant, Post Office, and Police/Parking Services Essential Service Employees.

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