Business Student

Classification: Student 

Work Hours: 15 - 29 hours/week: M-F, 7 AM - 5 PM

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: Looking for a role where you can gain meaningful, hands-on business experience while learning how a major electric utility operation works behind the scenes? Join our Overhead Construction team and become part of the administrative support that helps keep critical construction operations moving. As a Business Student, you’ll work alongside experienced administrative professionals in KUB's Overhead Construction department and gain exposure to real-world business processes, financial administration, data management, and operational support. This is an opportunity to put your classroom knowledge into practice while developing skills that will benefit you throughout your career.

What You’ll Do

Support the Overhead Construction department with day-to-day office activities

Organize, file, scan, copy, and review documents with accuracy and attention to detail

Help transition paper records into electronic files and organized digital data

Assist with invoice reconciliation and payment processing, gaining exposure to basic financial processes

Review and audit employee time sheets for accuracy•Perform data entry and maintain accurate, up-to-date databases and records

Use Microsoft Office applications and company-specific software to complete assignments and support business operations

Take on additional administrative projects and responsibilities as assigned 

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily sedentary and performed in a typical office environment. Duties involve sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing. The role may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items up to 20 pounds. Bending, stooping, or reaching may occasionally be required. Physical demands may vary by position and may occasionally exceed those described above.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be a full-time student of an accredited college or university pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or graduate-level degree

Must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher

Must possess basic computer skills

Strong communication skills

Must be available to work minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00 pm

Valid driver's license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements: 

Pursuing a business-related undergraduate or graduate degree

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to write reports/summaries/articles requiring minimal review

Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and SharePoint

Experience with Tableau or PowerBI

Ability to work with multiple different teams and departments across the
organization

Selection Process

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer