Student Assistant

Job Description

About the Job

Work Hours:

• 15-29 hours/week
• Monday – Friday, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM

About the Role:

KUB is looking to hire two student positions, specifically designed to provide support to key operational departments:

• Safety Department: One student will support the vital functions of the Safety Department.
• Underground Construction Department: Another student will provide assistance to the Underground Construction Department.

Both roles encompass a range of administrative and data management responsibilities:

• General Office Duties: This includes essential tasks such as filing, scanning, copying, and reviewing documents as per instruction.
• Data Management: Responsibilities will also involve transferring paper documents to electronic data, assisting with invoice reconciliation and payment processes, auditing time sheets, and performing general data entry to maintain updated databases.
• Software Utilization: Students will gain experience working with basic Microsoft Office products (such as Word, Excel) and KUB proprietary software.
• Field Opportunities: There may be some opportunities for involvement in field-related duties, providing a broader understanding of KUB’s operations.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires a mix of sedentary office work and occasional physical activity:

• Lifting/Moving: Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move or relocate files, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects.
• Posture: Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may include walking or standing for brief periods.
• Work Environment: Primarily an office setting, but regular field visits and activities are required.
• Physical Demands: Requires bending, stooping, some lifting, working in awkward and strenuous positions at times, and mobility over rough terrain.

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must meet the following essential criteria:

• Student Status: Must be a full-time student of an accredited college or university pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or graduate-level degree.
• Academic Performance: Must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.
• Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills.
• Communication: Strong communication skills are required.
• Availability: Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• License: Valid driver’s license is mandatory.

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

Preferred Requirements:

Ideal candidates will also possess the following qualifications:

• Academic Focus: Pursuing a business-related undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Writing Ability: Ability to write reports/summaries/articles requiring minimal review.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint.
• Data Visualization: Experience with Tableau or PowerBI.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work with multiple different teams and departments across the organization.

About The Selection Process:

The selection process for this position involves several phases:

1. Phase 1: Apply Online at www.kub.org.
2. Phase 2: Evaluation of experience, training, and education.
3. Phase 3: Interview with department representatives.
4. Phase 4: Exercises including written, performance, and behavioral assessments.
5. Phase 5: Background Investigation.
6. Phase 6: Health Assessment including a 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.