Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer - Hybrid in St Petersburg, FL

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UnitedHealthcare is seeking a highly qualified Executive Assistant who can thrive in a dynamic and varied work environment.   This position will provide support to the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team of UnitedHealthcare Student Resources in a manner consistent with the highest levels of performance and professionalism based in our St. Petersburg, FL office.  This position requires solid skills in the areas of relationship building, communication, and partnering with other leaders' executive assistants, as well as with colleagues at all levels in the organization.  

The role is based in St. Petersburg, Florida, working in a hybrid model defined as three days per week in the office.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO and senior leaders, including complex calendar management, travel coordination, meeting preparation, expense and contact management
• Serve as a gatekeeper and liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring timely, professional, and thoughtful communication
• Anticipate executive needs by proactively identifying priorities, risks, and opportunities to optimize leaders' time and effectiveness
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism and in accordance with internal policies and procedures
• Exercise sound judgment in managing executive communications, documents, and decision support materials
• Manage logistics end to end, including agendas, materials, room setup, technology coordination, vendor management, and follow up actions
• Plan and coordinate executive meetings, leadership offsites, team sessions, sales meetings, town halls and large scale events, both in person and virtual
• Support certain cross functional initiatives by tracking deliverables, timelines, and dependencies with internal teams
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and executive summaries as needed
• Maintain organized records, documentation, and reference materials to support continuity and effectiveness
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and administrative systems within the executive office
• Work effectively as an integral member of a team; provide administrative support on various business unit projects and initiatives
• Act as a liaison and work with building management and UHG facilities manager to maintain awareness of potential issues and or repairs needed within the office environment and coordinate maintenance and repair

Critical skills:

• Self starter mindset: Anticipates needs and acts without being asked
• Executive presence: Poised, polished, and credible in all interactions
• High judgment & discretion: Trusted with sensitive and confidential matters
• Relationship builder: Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work across levels and functions
• Detail oriented: Maintains accuracy while managing competing priorities
• Adaptable & resilient: Thrives in a dynamic, high pressure environment  High energy, positive outlook, remains calm in stressful situations and when problem solving

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 administrative experience supporting C-suite leaders within a global, complex and fast-paced, matrixed organization
• Experience supporting multiple executives at a time and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, urgency and minimal direction
• Experience leveraging AI capabilities such as ChatGPT and Copilot to improve team efficiency
• Proven experience in event planning and project coordination
• Experience coordinating large meetings and events with a broad executive audience
• Advanced proficiency within Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Visio
• Proven exceptional professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior leaders and external partners
• Willing and able to travel 5-10% +/- depending on business need
• Reside within commuting distance to St Petersburg, Florida

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health insurance experience
• Experience supporting a CEO and multiple senior leaders simultaneously
• Notary 
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic partner, not just an administrative resource

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.