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In this role, you'll provide timely and professional technical support to our IXL’ers in our San Mateo, CA office. Your enthusiasm, problem-solving skills, and dedication to customer service will help us maintain smooth operations and ensure our team can work efficiently and effectively. \nThis is a full-time position that requires you to be in our IXL headquarters office in San Mateo, CA. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office.\nWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING\nProvide timely, professional, and effective technical assistance to our employees\nDeploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and support software, hardware, and operating systems on macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms\nEfficiently research and resolve support tickets involving hardware, software, and malware\nAssist in administering Google Workspace, Vonage phone system, Entra ID, and other key office-wide systems\nDevelop and maintain clear documentation for processes, training, and internal resources\nWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR\nBachelor’s degree required\nSome experience in a customer-facing role in a corporate setting is preferred\nStrong written and oral communication skills\nExceptional critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills\nAbility to prioritize tasks and work efficiently\nCustomer-centric attitude with a strong passion for helping others\nDetail-oriented and exceptionally organized\nPassion for improving education through technology!\nThe base hourly rate for this full-time position is $25.00 to $28.00 per hour + 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 pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. \nABOUT IXL LEARNING\nIXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:\n1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com\nRosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages\nWyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects\n Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources\nOur 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. 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