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

The role of the Executive Assistant is to support the business prioritization needs of executives for which you are directly assigned as well as collaborate with business segment Executive Assistants to ensure consistent and productive support for OptumInsight Finance. The role requires individual judgement for assigned tasks while collaborating for many team meetings and priority requests.  

This role is based in the Eden Prairie, MN office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as Executive Assistant to OptumInsight Finance Executives with the highest levels of performance and professionalism
• Coordinating travel arrangements, new hire onboarding for executive leadership and other office management responsibilities for fast-paced, growing organization
• Manages leaders' calendars, travel, expenses, and key meetings
• Utilize your advanced experience in Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel, and for internal and external meetings and communications
• Meet daily with leaders for proactive meeting support and reminders for critical meetings, including preparations before critical meetings
• Provide coverage (e.g., phone; email; reception) for other leadership team members as needed
• Provide organized resources (itineraries, meeting materials, etc.) for upcoming leader travel
• Maintain and distribute lists as needed (e.g., organizational charts; email; distribution; vendor; contacts; phone)
• Work effectively as an integral member of a team; provide administrative support on various business unit projects and initiatives
• Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Work effectively as an integral member of a team of administrative professionals Notary

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 administrative experience in support of senior leaders (VP and higher) in a highly matrixed organization
• Advanced level experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT) to create and edit professional documents from scratch
• Advanced level experience in Microsoft Office Outlook for complex calendar management, scheduling meetings
• Experience in organizing meetings and troubleshooting in Microsoft Teams virtual meetings
• Experience coordinating office moves including hardware and software requisitions, travel arrangements, new hire onboarding and other office management responsibilities
• Reside within a commutable distance from the Eden Prairie, MN office
• Notary or willing and able to obtain

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or knowledge of the health care industry
• SharePoint, Visio and Adobe experience
• Proven excellent interpersonal communication skills

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 $23.89 to $42.69 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.