Senior Executive Assistant to UHC Chief Legal Officer – Hybrid in Minnetonka, MN

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

This Senior Executive Assistant position provides full-spectrum administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer of UnitedHealthcare.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional professionalism, sound judgment, and executive presence while managing a wide range of confidential and time-sensitive matters.  This position requires a proactive and emotionally mature professional who can anticipate needs, balance competing priorities, and operate seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.

 

The role is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, working in a hybrid model defined as four days per week in the office.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer and other executives as needed in a manner consistent with the highest level of performance and professionalism while building effective relationships with other administrative assistants; operate as a team player and provide back-up support as needed
• Maintain and update calendars; manage incoming scheduling requests, prioritize and communicate with all parties 
• Coordinate travel arrangements (domestic and international); provide flight/hotel information, itineraries, etc.
• Submit travel expense reports timely and accurately
• Organize meetings including scheduling and coordinating with remote participants, setting up resources and technology requirements (e.g., conference rooms, catering, and MS Teams)
• Create and prepare meeting materials (e.g., PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets and meeting agendas) and ensure distribution to meeting attendees in a timely manner
• Review documents to ensure accuracy and quality and revise as needed
• Manage office documents in accordance with enterprise records management procedures
• Business Segment Liaison (BSL) duties – assist with on/off boarding employees, request for hardware, software applications and supplies within department standards and company procedures
• Keep inventory of department office supplies and place orders for replenishment as needed

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of administrative support experience
• 3+ years of executive assistant experience supporting C-suite leaders within a global, complex and fast-paced Fortune 500 organization 
• Experience managing multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously with attention to detail
• Advanced with MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Executive presence, professional demeanor and communication skills 
• Experience leveraging AI capabilities such as ChatGPT and Copilot to improve team efficiency
• Reside within commuting distance to Minnetonka, MN office

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in legal and/or healthcare industries
• Experience supporting multiple executives within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to think proactively, balance multiple demands and manage complex and competing priorities
• Self-directed, works efficiently both independently and collaboratively

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.