Senior Administrative Assistant, MA Product and Experience – On-site in Minnetonka, MN

Requisition Number: 2302737
Job Category: Admin Support Services
Primary Location: Minnetonka, MN, US

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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 role will support our dynamic, industry-leading Government Programs Product team. People supporting this business are critical to the success and future growth of UnitedHealth Group. Success in these careers relies on many factors – your ability to be proactive, communicate clearly, solve problems, embrace change, and support our commitment to making health care better for everyone. 

We are searching for a highly qualified Senior Administrative Assistant for Government Programs Medicare Product.  As a member of the administrative team this position is responsible planning/coordinating large team meetings, printing/copying, travel arrangements, proactive calendar management for select executive leaders, expense reporting, and occasional project management support. The Senior Administrative Assistant will also have Business Support Liaison (BSL) responsibilities, such as invoice management, management of timely equipment ordering and set-up, software and office supply purchases and new hire onboarding/off boarding as needed. 

This is a complex, fast-paced working environment that requires an individual who is flexible, can manage multiple priorities and asks, has keen attention to details, is self-motivated and has exceptional organizational skills.

This role will be on-site and based in the Minnetonka, MN office.  

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support in a manner consistent with the highest level of performance and professionalism
  • Schedule meetings as requested and facilitate any meeting logistics (technology, conference center requests, catering, etc.)
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and provide organized resources (itineraries, agendas, meeting materials) for upcoming leader travel and meetings
  • Use various software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio to prepare presentations, reports, agendas and other communications
  • Maintain and distribute lists as needed (e.g., organization charts, email distribution list, contacts) 
  • Act as team Business Services Liaison (BSL) to assist with employee onboarding and terminations as well as requests for hardware, software applications and supplies within department standards and company procedures to meet business priorities
  • Support ad hoc project management activities as requested by team leaders
  • Will work out of our Minnetonka, MN office 

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:

  • 3+ years of administrative experience 
  • Experience supporting multiple leaders and teams within a fast-paced environment
  • Experience coordinating large in-person meetings
  • Proven expert level of proficiency with MS Office applications, including the ability to ‘polish’ detailed PowerPoint presentations to look more professional and dynamic
  • Proven to have a polished demeanor and be comfortable working with people at all levels
  • Proven excellent organizational skills
  • Proven excellent verbal and written communication and grammatical skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously with attention to detail
  • Proven ability to work in a large, matrixed corporate environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience creating and submitting expense reports
  • Experience working in a fast-paced matrix organization
  • Experience managing team budget, working with leaders to align costs and validate invoices
  • Experience supporting leader(s) with coordinating monthly team meeting topics and presentation

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 $20.00 to $35.72 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.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2302737

Business Segment UnitedHealthcare

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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