Human Resources Student

Classification: Student

Work Hours: 15-29 hours / week: M-F 

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 478,000 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: This position will support the Learning & Development and Strategic Initiatives team within KUB's Human Resources department. Duties will include, but are not limited to, administrative tasks such as data entry, record maintenance, event attendance tracking, project management, document or spreadsheet creation, professional correspondence, filing, and other general office tasks. Role will also include conference center room setups and management, as well as training program support. Other projects, tasks, and duties will be assigned, as needed. 

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands 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

Preferred Requirements: 

Pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate-level degree in Human Resources or related field

Strong administrative and organization skills

Experience with Microsoft office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Prior experience working in an office/administrative environment

Selection Process

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online

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