Business Student

Knoxville Chamber; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking a Business Student to join the Overhead Construction administrative team. You will gain hands-on experience in financial administration, data management, and office operations while supporting daily tasks in a real utility environment.

This student role requires 15 hours/week minimum, Monday–Friday 7:00am–5:00pm, strong communication and basic computer skills, and enrollment in an accredited degree program.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or graduate degree.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Must have basic computer skills and strong communication abilities.
• Available to work at least 15 hours per week, Monday–Friday 7:00–17:00.
• Valid driver’s license.
• No immigration sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support the Overhead Construction department with day-to-day office activities.
• Organize, file, scan, and review documents with accuracy.
• Help transition paper records into electronic files and organized digital data.
• Assist with invoice reconciliation and payment processing.
• Review employee time sheets for accuracy.
• Perform data entry and maintain up-to-date databases.
• Use Microsoft Office applications and company software to support operations.
• Take on additional administrative projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration across departments

Education

Pursuing Associates, Bachelors or graduate degree

GPA 2.5 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

SharePoint

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

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