Background Check & Compliance Coordinator

VisionQuest; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

FSA

EAP

Life & Short-Term Disability

Job summary

VisionQuest is seeking an Employment Screening Coordinator (Background Check Specialist) to support pre-employment and ongoing staff clearance for programs serving Unaccompanied Children. This process-driven role focuses on tracking, documentation, and coordination, with training provided.

This position suits someone with administrative, HR support, recruiting, or onboarding experience who enjoys structured, detail-oriented work and is looking for a stable role with clear expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of administrative, HR support, recruiting, or compliance-related experience highly preferred.
• Proficient with Google Workspace or similar systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinate background checks and clearances for new hires and current employees
• Track and maintain documentation including fingerprints, TB tests, drug screens, registry checks, and affidavits
• Ensure all pre-employment and annual screening requirements are completed on time
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready electronic personnel files
• Monitor expiration dates and follow up on missing or expiring documentation
• Communicate requirements and timelines clearly to staff and supervisors
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews
• Work closely with HR, Compliance, and Program leadership

Skills

Administrative support

HR support

Recruiting

Onboarding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

VisionQuest is seeking an Employment Screening Coordinator (Background Check Specialist) to support pre-employment and ongoing staff clearance for programs serving Unaccompanied Children. This process-driven role focuses on tracking, documentation, and coordination, with training provided.

This position suits someone with administrative, HR support, recruiting, or onboarding experience who enjoys structured, detail-oriented work and is looking for a stable role with clear expectations.