Recruiting Specialist
TLDR
Focus on the early stages of IXL's hiring process by reviewing applications and coordinating university talent programs while ensuring positive candidate experiences.
IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a motivated Recruiting Specialist 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 coordinate select university talent programs and handle recruiting for our internship positions. #LI-EM1
Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented multitasker with excellent communication skills. You excel at balancing the high-volume pace of application screening and recruiting with the thoughtful, hands-on execution needed to run successful university programs. You are a clear communicator who enjoys building meaningful connections with candidates and new hires, ensuring each one has a positive experience with IXL.
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
- Coordinate early career talent programs and events, including new hire engagement and outreach campaigns and social events
- Recruiting for software engineer summer internship positions, ensuring a positive experience for candidates from application to onboarding
- Maintain accurate records in Greenhouse ATS
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in recruiting or university program coordination
- Some experience with technical recruiting with an interest in learning to evaluate software engineering 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. 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.
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
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.
IXL Learning is a leading EdTech company that provides a comprehensive suite of educational products to support learners of all ages. Our platform enhances learning through personalized experiences, making it a go-to resource for millions of students, teachers, and parents across the country.
- Founded
- Founded 2006
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services