Executive Assistant

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

About Us: Join Optum Health, a global organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative care and technology. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and career development, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture.

 

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly qualified Executive Assistant to support an Executive in Residence of Optum Health. This role involves a wide range of administrative and executive support duties, requiring flexibility, confidentiality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Executive Support: Make travel arrangements (e.g., airlines, hotel), manage expense reports
• Calendar Management: Strategically manage and coordinate complex schedules, meetings, events, and travel arrangements
• Communication: Exhibit superior customer service skills in all interactions, both internal and external
• Event Planning: Organize and manage external events, site visits, and business development activities, including organizing resources needed for meetings (e.g., conference rooms, food, technology)

 

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: 

• 4+ years of Executive Assistant experience in support of senior executives in a highly matrixed organization
• Experience coordinating travel and expenses 
• Experience coordinating large meetings for senior leadership
• Advanced proficiency within Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously with extreme attention to detail and confidentiality 
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication and grammatical skills
• Proven executive presence and high degree of professionalism and comfort working with people at all levels
• Available and flexible to work weeknights and weekends, as needed (e.g., for time sensitive travel changes)
• Ability to work in the Optum Corporate Office in Eden Prairie, MN

 

Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge

• Plans, prioritizes, organizes, and completes work to meet established objectives and deadlines
• Applies knowledge and skills to complex activities
• Works independently

 

The hourly range for this role is$23.70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. 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.

 

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.