Program Coordinator - HR Compliance (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District•Tucson, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Coordinator performs technical work related to internal compliance and certification within the educational sector. Responsibilities include analyzing and evaluating official transcripts and professional experience to determine eligibility for certification in related areas of employment, ensuring that Arizona Department of Education certification requirements are met, and classroom teaching assignments are appropriate. Advises certificated staff on coursework needed to maintain, update, and retain State teaching and administrative certification. Provides direction to educators and administrators regarding certification status to ensure that all activities and requirements regarding an employee’s certification requirements are met. Salary adjustments may be recommended based on credential completeness. Monitor certifications include but are not limited to: Arizona Department of Education Certification (ADE), Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Fingerprint Clearance Cards, First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Employment Authorizations and visa status, and Licenses. Ensures adherence to I-9 compliance standards and records maintenance in accordance with specified retention timeframes. Supports staff with inquiries regarding I-9 completion and acceptable documentation. Develop and implement training initiatives on all credential and I-9 related requirements. Provide ongoing support and guidance to staff members and serve as a resource for related inquiries and troubleshooting issues or challenges that arise. Supervise the volunteer application, background check, and clearance process, ensuring compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) requirements. Work with and set up processes with various volunteer program coordinators. Volunteers include, but are not limited to, parents, legal guardians, community members, student teachers, and participants enrolled in designated programs. Coordinate with Finance to ensure prompt payment of district-covered pre-employment expenses and reimbursements of fees in reference to these expenses. Collaborate with other teams to streamline processes, resolve compliance issues, and promote cross-functional teamwork and communication. Oversee assigned staff, including assigning tasks, managing workload distribution, and monitoring progress to ensure timely completion of projects.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in business, public or personnel administration, education, or a related field AND Four years of experience administering or coordinating programs in a compliance role.
OR Bachelor’s Degree in human resource management or related field AND Two years of experience administering or coordinating programs in a compliance role.
OR Six years of progressive human resources/personnel experience with administering or coordinating programs.
One year of supervisory experience.
Ability to manage a large volume and variety of complex work and project deadlines efficiently.
Knowledge and ability to use word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.
Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to specific programs.
Verbal & written communication skills in English.
Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
FBI fingerprint background check.
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in certification and various phases of personnel administration.
Experience managing and using standard Human Resources database software used to track professional education and certification.
Experience working in a K-12 public school environment.

Responsibilities

Analyze and evaluate official transcripts and professional experience to determine eligibility for certification.
Ensure Arizona Department of Education certification requirements are met.
Advise certificated staff on coursework needed to maintain, update, and retain State teaching and administrative certification.
Provide direction to educators and administrators regarding certification status.
Ensure adherence to I-9 compliance standards and records maintenance.
Support staff with inquiries regarding I-9 completion and acceptable documentation.
Develop and implement training initiatives on credential and I-9 related requirements.
Provide ongoing support and guidance to staff members.
Supervise the volunteer application, background check, and clearance process.
Work with and set up processes with various volunteer program coordinators.
Coordinate with Finance to ensure prompt payment of district-covered pre-employment expenses and reimbursements.
Collaborate with other teams to streamline processes, resolve compliance issues, and promote teamwork.
Oversee assigned staff, including assigning tasks, managing workload distribution, and monitoring progress.