Student Administrative Assistant

Operations
February 27, 2026
Internship
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Job Description

About the Job

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

About the Role

This position is to assist and support the administrative teams of Overhead Construction. The role will include general office duties such as:

  • Filing, scanning, copying, and reviewing documents as per instruction.
  • Transferring paper documents to electronic data.
  • Assisting with invoice reconciliation and payment.
  • Auditing time sheets.
  • General data entry to keep databases updated.

The student will work with basic Microsoft Office products as well as KUB proprietary software.

Physical Requirements

Exerts 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. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

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 a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00am–4:30 pm.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Please note: 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.

About The Selection Process

  1. Phase 1: Apply online at www.kub.org
  2. Phase 2: Experience, training, and education evaluation
  3. Phase 3: Interview with department representatives
  4. Phase 4: Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
  5. Phase 5: Background Investigation
  6. 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

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