Career Success

Staff and Scheduling Information

We welcome ALL students (not just Seniors!) to meet with us, discuss ideas and opportunities, and grow in their competence and confidence for the future beyond Hendrix.

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, recruiters, and all others may schedule appointments with any staff member via the links below. After reading the info below, are you still not sure which one of us to see? Send us an email and we'll get you in touch with the right person!

Resume Writing & Reviews

Before you begin applying for opportunities, be sure that your resume is ready to go! Check out our Resume Writing Resources page for short video tutorials, sample resumes, and steps to schedule a resume review. 

Resume Writing Resources

Career Success Staff

Tricia Burris '94

Assistant Director of Career Success

Burris@hendrix.edu • SLTC 241

Areas of Expertise:

  • First-Year Career Counselor for FYF Professor Kressin
  • Full-time and Part-time Employment
  • Internships 
  • Gap-Year Opportunities
  • Partnership for Public Service
    • (Employment + Internships in local, state, and federal government)
  • Career Counseling for Alumni (< 5 years post graduation)

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Rynnett Clark '83

Congratulations to Rynnett on  her Retirement - July 2026

Please see other staff members' expertise areas for help with Rynnett's areas


Areas of Expertise:

  • Alumni Connections and  Programs (HCAN, ACT, LinkedIn)
  • Career Services for Hendrix Alumni
  • Alternative Paths to Teaching Licensure + The UCA/HDX M.A.T. Partnership
  • Education-Focused Gap Year Opportunities

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Leigh Lassiter-Counts '01

Director of Career Success

Lassiter-Counts@hendrix.edu • SLTC 242 

Areas of Expertise:

  • Career Counselor for Fall '26 entering Transfer Students
  • Career and Vocational Discernment; Career Planning
  • Major Exploration and Decision Making
  • On-Campus Student Employment
  • Liberal Arts and Career Opportunities
  • Career Competencies (working with Faculty and Staff to include topics of Career Discernment into courses, assignments, and curriculum)

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Available Services:

The following is a list of the services our offices provide. You are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a staff member to receive guidance in any of these areas.

Career Development Tools
  • Resume and cover letter development
  • Interviewing preparation
  • Mock interviews
  • Professional etiquette
  • Social media use
Engaged Learning Opportunities
  • Co-Op Questions
  • Internships
  • Shadowing
  • Odyssey Professional and Leadership Development information and referrals ('27, '28, '29 graduating classes)
Employment Assistance
  • Full-time job search
  • Part-time job search
  • On-campus student worker job search
  • Employer and community outreach
    Post-graduation
    • “Gap time” planning
    • Alumni connections
    • Networking
    • Workplace counseling
    Alumni Connections and Career Assistance
    • Career Planning and Assistance for Alumni
    • Career and major mentoring by Alumni to Students
    • Networking opportunities
    Supportive Services
    • Classroom presentations
    • Workshops, lectures, panel discussions, and other programming

    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:
    Office of Career Success
    1600 Washington Avenue
    Conway, Arkansas 72032

    Campus location:
    Student Life and Technology Center
    Second Floor

    Phone: 501-450-1440
    Email: career@hendrix.edu

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    Office of Career Success

    Student Life and Technology Center,

    2nd Floor (Student Services' suite)

    1600 Washington Avenue

    Conway, Arkansas 72032-3080

     

    Phone:  501-450-1440

     

    Email:  career@hendrix.edu

     

    Hours:  Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

         (closed noon - 1 p.m. for lunch)