Recruiting Assistant

San Mateo · USD 71,000-80,000 · 1+ years experience · Posted Oct 9, 2026

At a glance

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.

IXL Learning is seeking a motivated Recruiting Assistant to join the team in San Mateo.
The role focuses on the vital early stages of the hiring process, serving as a primary reviewer for incoming job applications and handling recruiting for software engineering summer internship positions.

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
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