Administrative Assistant, Proposals Team

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support IXL’s RFP and proposals strategy. In this role, you will partner with our sales and marketing teams to develop winning proposals and bids that effectively communicate IXL’s product value and foster strong district partnerships. #LI-EM1

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about IXL’s mission to impact education.

This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Request and screen bidding opportunities daily

Order supplies and proposals materials

Print, copy, ship, and track proposals and book samples

Complete online bid portal registration and questionnaires, and submit bids

Complete vendor registration forms and paperwork for proposals, support document formatting, and work with internal teams to collect necessary information

Collaborate with IXL sales, contracts, legal, marketing, HR, finance, IT, Security, and other teams to gather information and language needed for responses

Track bid and proposals awards, follow up with district purchasing departments, request evaluations, submit open records requests, synthesize win/loss data, and archive submitted proposals

Maintain contracts lists, track renewals, update pricing, as needed

Support ad hoc bid projects, as needed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

BA/BS and 1-3 years of experience in a related field

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently

Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented

Quick learner who demonstrates initiative

Energetic, mature, positive person who works well independently and with a team

Experience with Google Applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe required

Experience with SchoolWatch and RFPs desired

Experience in K-12 education a plus

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base hourly rate for this full-time position is $25 - $33 per hour + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay ranges 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.