Associate Proposals Specialist (San Mateo, CA)

IXL Learning, a leading edtech company with products used by 13 million students worldwide, 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.

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

This is a full-time, hourly position in our San Mateo, CA office with a hybrid in-office schedule.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Screen bidding opportunities daily
• Oversee ordering supplies and printing, copying, shipping, and tracking proposals
• Complete vendor registration forms and paperwork for proposals, including working with internal teams to collect necessary information
• Collaborate with IXL sales, contracts, marketing, product, and curriculum teams to select bidding opportunities and gather information and language needed for responses
• Track bid and proposals awards, follow up with district purchasing departments, synthesize win/loss data, and archive submitted proposals
• Conduct grants and funding research for proposals and sales teams

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• BA/BS and 1-3 years 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

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.

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is a leading educational technology company on a big mission: creating innovative learning experiences that help all learners reach their full potential. IXL's comprehensive curriculum and insightful analytics help more than 850,000 teachers deliver personalized instruction, and empower over 13 million students to achieve new learning milestones every day.