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Support Associate roles in the U.S. are accessible to international candidates through the J-1 visa under the Intern or Trainee program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 form and oversee sponsorship compliance, while the hiring employer serves as your host organization.
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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 Associate
Match your category before targeting roles
Current students enrolled in a degree program typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category, while professionals within five years of graduation use Trainee. Applying through the wrong category can derail the DS-2019 issuance before you reach the offer stage.
Build a training plan that satisfies DOL requirements
J-1 Trainee sponsorship requires a detailed Training Plan (Form DS-7002) that ties your Support Associate duties to specific learning objectives. Outline skill-based milestones, not just job tasks, so the designated sponsor can approve it without revision requests.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1 host employers
Host employers willing to engage a designated sponsor are rarely labeled on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter Support Associate roles by employers with documented J-1 hosting history, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the DS-2019 process.
Confirm the host employer understands DS-2019 obligations
Before accepting an offer, verify the employer knows they're the host organization, not the visa sponsor. They must sign the Training Plan and cooperate with the designated sponsor's monitoring requirements throughout your program.
Check whether your category carries the two-year rule
J-1 Trainees and some Interns whose programs are government-funded may face a two-year home-residency requirement after completing their exchange. This affects your ability to change to H-1B or apply for a green card, so confirm your funding source with the designated sponsor before signing.
Align your start date with sponsor processing timelines
Designated sponsors typically need four to six weeks to issue a DS-2019 after receiving a complete application and signed Training Plan. Negotiate a start date with your host employer that builds in this window rather than treating visa issuance as instantaneous.
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Find Support Associate JobsSupport Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Support Associate roles?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you'll apply under the J-1 Intern category, which is designed for structured, curriculum-related work experience. If you've graduated within the past five years and are in the early stages of your professional career, the J-1 Trainee category is the appropriate fit for a Support Associate placement.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Support Associate position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, approve your Training Plan, and monitor compliance throughout your program. Your hiring company is the host organization. It cooperates with the sponsor but does not issue your visa documentation.
How do I find Support Associate employers that are open to J-1 hosting?
Most host employers don't advertise J-1 openings explicitly, which makes standard job boards unreliable for this search. Migrate Mate lets you filter Support Associate roles by employers with demonstrated experience hosting international exchange visitors, so you can focus outreach on companies that already understand the DS-2019 and Training Plan process rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
What does the Training Plan requirement mean for a Support Associate role?
The J-1 Trainee category requires a completed Form DS-7002, which maps your day-to-day Support Associate duties to defined learning objectives and skill benchmarks. The designated sponsor reviews it for educational value before issuing the DS-2019. A plan that reads like a standard job description rather than a structured learning program will typically be rejected or sent back for revision.
Does the two-year home-residency requirement affect J-1 Support Associates?
It can. The two-year rule applies when your J-1 program is financed by your home country's government or the U.S. government, or if your home country has designated your skill area as in short supply. If triggered, you must return home for two years before changing to an H-1B or applying for a green card. Confirm your funding source with your designated sponsor before finalizing any offer.
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