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Support Analyst roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Intern program category. Your host employer partners with a State Department-designated sponsor organization to issue the DS-2019 that authorizes your exchange. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an upbeat, customer-focused, and analytical individual to join our customer support team. At IXL, we are focused on providing the best customer service possible, ensuring our customers have success using our software applications. In this role, you will use your communication skills to effectively explain solutions to our customers (who are teachers, students, parents, and school administrators). You will also work closely with our account management, engineering, and product design teams on continued initiatives to develop and improve our products and services. This is a full-time position in our Raleigh, NC area office. This position will be in-person 5 days a week during the first 6 months of onboarding. We encourage new college graduates to apply including the class of 2026.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain a high level of product expertise
- Use your product expertise to identify customer needs and help customers with best practice use of IXL’s software
- Offer ongoing support to customers via chat, phone, and email to ensure their success with our products
- Troubleshoot issues and provide expert solutions and workarounds
- Analyze and replicate software issues to assist in the creation of bug reports
- Create and maintain product documentation for internal teams and customers
- Gather customer feedback and feature requests to share with our Technical Support team to ensure it reaches internal stakeholders
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS degree required
- Some experience in a customer facing role in a corporate setting is preferred
- Teaching/tutoring experience is a plus
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Exceptional critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently
- Energetic, positive person who works well independently and with a team
- Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized
- Quick learner who demonstrates initiative
- Passion for improving education through technology!
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.
INTRODUCTION
IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an upbeat, customer-focused, and analytical individual to join our customer support team. At IXL, we are focused on providing the best customer service possible, ensuring our customers have success using our software applications. In this role, you will use your communication skills to effectively explain solutions to our customers (who are teachers, students, parents, and school administrators). You will also work closely with our account management, engineering, and product design teams on continued initiatives to develop and improve our products and services. This is a full-time position in our Raleigh, NC area office. This position will be in-person 5 days a week during the first 6 months of onboarding. We encourage new college graduates to apply including the class of 2026.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain a high level of product expertise
- Use your product expertise to identify customer needs and help customers with best practice use of IXL’s software
- Offer ongoing support to customers via chat, phone, and email to ensure their success with our products
- Troubleshoot issues and provide expert solutions and workarounds
- Analyze and replicate software issues to assist in the creation of bug reports
- Create and maintain product documentation for internal teams and customers
- Gather customer feedback and feature requests to share with our Technical Support team to ensure it reaches internal stakeholders
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS degree required
- Some experience in a customer facing role in a corporate setting is preferred
- Teaching/tutoring experience is a plus
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Exceptional critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently
- Energetic, positive person who works well independently and with a team
- Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized
- Quick learner who demonstrates initiative
- Passion for improving education through technology!
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Support Analyst
Document your IT support competencies precisely
Designated sponsors evaluate your training plan against your existing credentials. Map your help desk certifications, ticketing system experience, and troubleshooting competencies to the specific Support Analyst tasks listed in the host employer's training plan before applying.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
J-1 Intern status requires current enrollment in a degree program, while Trainee status suits graduates or professionals with at least one year of post-degree experience. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 and can result in program denial.
Target host employers with existing DS-2019 relationships
Host organizations that have previously partnered with a State Department-designated sponsor move faster through training plan approval. Use Migrate Mate to find Support Analyst roles at employers already familiar with J-1 hosting requirements and compliance obligations.
Verify your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Not every support analyst position qualifies under J-1 Trainee guidelines. Cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for Support Analysts to confirm the role involves substantive technical training, not routine tasks that a designated sponsor would flag as insufficiently educational.
Confirm home residency requirement status before accepting
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends, depending on their nationality and funding source. Ask your designated sponsor to check your DS-2019 for this condition before you finalize your offer acceptance.
Align your training plan duration with sponsor maximums
J-1 Trainee programs cap at 18 months, while Intern programs cap at 12 months. Structure your training plan milestones with your host employer before the designated sponsor submits the DS-2019, so the duration and goals are approved without revision requests.
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Find Support Analyst JobsSupport Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Support Analyst role?
Most Support Analyst placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category if you hold a degree and have at least one year of relevant professional experience. If you are currently enrolled in a university program, the Intern category applies instead. The category determines program length, the training plan structure your host employer must submit, and which State Department-designated sponsor organizations can issue your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Support Analyst?
The J-1 visa sponsor is not your employer. It is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your compliance throughout the program. Your host employer is the company where you perform the actual support analyst work. The two roles are separate, and your host employer must establish a formal relationship with a designated sponsor before your DS-2019 can be issued.
How does the J-1 training plan requirement affect a Support Analyst position?
Your designated sponsor requires a completed Training or Internship Placement Plan, which details the specific technical skills you will develop during the program. For Support Analyst roles, this plan should outline progression through areas such as incident management, systems troubleshooting, and escalation procedures. Vague or task-list-only plans are commonly rejected. Your host employer and the designated sponsor finalize this document together before the DS-2019 is issued.
Can I change host employers if the original Support Analyst role falls through?
Changing host employers after your DS-2019 is issued requires your designated sponsor to review and approve the new placement. The new host employer must agree to the same compliance obligations, and a revised training plan must be submitted. Your J-1 status is tied to the sponsor organization, not the original employer, but the sponsor must authorize any host change before you begin working at the new site.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Support Analysts?
Many employers are unfamiliar with J-1 hosting obligations or unsure whether their support analyst roles qualify for a training program. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for roles and employers that align with J-1 exchange visitor requirements, reducing the time you spend cold-approaching companies that lack the internal process to work with a designated sponsor.
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