Executive Assistant – Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a highly motivated Executive Assistant (EA) to support the Senior Vice President and Optum Chief Communications Officer in the mission to evolve the Communications Function. The Executive Assistant candidate must possess the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, poise and presence. She/he will have experience in organizational communications, research, operations and project management. Composure, agility, dealing with ambiguous situations and critical thinking are essential for this role.

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee an intricately detailed schedule
• Assist with the management of travel and expenses, including reconciling and submitting reports
• Be the primary interface, representing the Optum CCO in making meeting arrangements and ensuring CCO’s presence at key company meetings/venues
• Assist with creating and editing power presentations, e-mail communications and reports
• Maintain a vast paper and electronic filing system
• Determine priority of matters of attention for the CCO; redirect matters to staff to handle, or handle matters personally, as appropriate
• Handle printing, copying, mailing/overnight packages of materials
• Help make judgments on requests and prioritize on behalf of the CCO
• Ensure CCO is prepared for critical meeting – materials, travel, attendance
• Monitor and support progress of key business and operational activities
• Request follow ups and take follow up actions to support project deliverables
• Monitor the CCO’s email and the review/approval system to identify urgent requests
• Be a critical team member in implementing the Enterprise Communications employee experience, by facilitating team larger cross business team meetings

 

Key Skills:

• Collaborate with EA peers to ensure best possible reputation of CCO and Communications organization
• Detail-oriented with a strong self-starter mentality
• Manage sensitive information with utmost confidentiality
• Work independently while being the consummate team player inside and outside the function
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Adept at managing multiple priorities
• Possess strong emotional intelligence
• Demonstrate tactical and strategic thinking
• Willingness to learn about communications, technology, and organizational management

 

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:

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting c-suite level executives
• Experience providing support in an Executive environment and interactions with individuals at all levels inside and outside of Communications
• Experience with fast-paced, externally facing organizations (Communications, Marketing, Government/Public Affairs)
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

 

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

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $23.22 to $45.43 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

 

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.

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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