IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a motivated Recruiting Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the vital early stages of our hiring process, serving as a primary reviewer for incoming job applications. You will also handle recruiting for our software engineering summer internship positions.
Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a sharp eye for detail. As a self-motivated team player, you excel at high-volume application screening without losing sight of the human element. You are a clear, authentic communicator who takes pride in building meaningful connections, providing exceptional candidate care, and serving as an enthusiastic ambassador for IXL’s culture.
This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING- Review inbound applications and evaluate qualifications against defined criteria to help identify top candidates
- Participate in kickoff meetings with recruiters and hiring managers to align on ideal profiles and screening criteria
- Collaborate with recruiting team members and hiring managers to understand evolving business needs and continue to calibrate on candidate profiles
- Recruit for software engineer summer internship positions, ensuring a positive experience for candidates from application to onboarding
- Maintain accurate records in Greenhouse ATS
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 1+ years of relevant experience in recruiting or recruiting coordination, some technical recruiting experience is a plus
- Interest in learning to review and evaluate technical candidate profiles
- Experience with screening candidate resumes and assessing skills and qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Excellent event and project/program coordination skills
- Energetic and eager to learn, with a constant drive to improve skills
- Experience with Greenhouse or other ATS, Google Suite a plus
- Passionate about education and technology
The base salary range for this full-time position is $71,000 to $80,000 + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 year of relevant recruiting or recruiting coordination experience
- Experience screening resumes and assessing candidate skills and qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Event and project or program coordination skills
- Interest in learning to review and evaluate technical candidate profiles
- Technical recruiting experience
- Experience with Greenhouse or another applicant tracking system
- Google Suite experience
- Passion for education and technology
IXL Learning Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IXL Learning and has not been reviewed or approved by IXL Learning.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, with individual coverage described as strong on at least one plan. Options are presented alongside disability and life insurance.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is part of the package, providing structured retirement savings support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick days, and paid parental leave are offered, with mentions of unlimited PTO for some roles and even sabbatical. Time away is generally workable when approved by managers.
IXL Learning Insights
What We Do
At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all. We apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge. IXL’s award-winning personalized learning platform is used by more than 13 million students worldwide. With a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics, IXL meets the unique needs of each learner. And with over 100 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools successfully use technology to improve teaching and learning. Studies have shown that IXL leads to higher test scores, predicts success, and benefits all students. Learn more about how IXL accelerates learning at: www.ixl.com/research IXL Learning’s other products include Rosetta Stone, the world’s leading language learning program; Vocabulary.com, the educational destination for improving literacy skills; Education.com, the most comprehensive library of learning activities for K-8 students; Wyzant, the nation’s largest tutoring network; and ABCya, the creator of over 300 educational computer games and apps for kids. Hear what our employees love about working at IXL: "At IXL, I take pride in knowing that the code we deliver helps educators and parents better understand how their children are learning. I love that my friends and family can understand the positive impact we have, whether or not they have any technical background. It's motivating to work on a team with supportive and highly capable coworkers who genuinely care about each other, the product, and our customers." - Adam Singer, Engineering Project Lead "I'm working with like-minded and different-minded peers to improve a part of our education system, something that I'm immensely invested in. Solving engineering challenges to continually improve our product, along with the people (and perks!) I encounter really keep me engaged in my work." - Jestin Ma, Software Engineer
