Business Student
Knoxville Utilities Board
Knoxville, TN, USA
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Classification: Student
Work Hours: 15-29 hours/week: M - F, 7AM-5PM
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: Join our Fiber Products & Business Support department and help keep key operations running smoothly. In this role, you’ll support billing, payment processing, accounts payable, budgeting, and fiber product initiatives. You’ll handle tasks like data entry, reporting, contract research, reconciliations, auditing, and process documentation—while taking on a variety of projects as needed. If you’re detail-oriented, adaptable, and ready to make an impact, this is the role for you!
Qualifications
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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 10 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 and maintain full-time student status of an accredited college or university pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or a graduate-level degree
Have and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good oral and written communication
Excellent attention to detail
Must possess basic computer skills
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 an undergraduate or a graduate-level degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or other related field
Strong administrative and organization skills
Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases
Selection Process
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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