Background Check Specialist: Detail-Driven Admin for Impact

VQ; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

VisionQuest (VQ) is seeking an Employment Screening Coordinator, also known as a Background Check Specialist, to support pre-employment and ongoing staff clearance requirements for programs serving Unaccompanied Children.

This process-driven, administrative role focuses on tracking, documentation, and coordination — training is provided. This position is ideal for someone with administrative, HR support, recruiting, or onboarding experience who enjoys structured, detail-oriented work.

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.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Comfortable working with documentation and deadlines.
• Proficient with Google Workspace or similar systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

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 experience

HR support experience

Recruiting

Onboarding

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

VisionQuest (VQ) is seeking an Employment Screening Coordinator, also known as a Background Check Specialist, to support pre-employment and ongoing staff clearance requirements for programs serving Unaccompanied Children.

This process-driven, administrative role focuses on tracking, documentation, and coordination — training is provided. This position is ideal for someone with administrative, HR support, recruiting, or onboarding experience who enjoys structured, detail-oriented work.