UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Supporting an Executive in Medical Affairs, this Executive Assistant position requires strong 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.

You will enjoy the opportunity to work hybrid (3 days in office per week) at the UnitedHealth Group Corporate Headquarters in Minnetonka, MN if you are local (preferrable) or full time telecommute if you are outside the state.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage Medical Affairs Leaders' calendars and meeting scheduling with the ability to resolve multiple calendar conflicts
• Must be professional and comfortable interacting with executive level leaders; must also be prepared to handle the complexity of coordinating travel, meetings, and visitors at this level.
• Make large meeting arrangements, including schedules and setting up resources and technology requirements (e.g., conference rooms, agendas, catering, Teams and telepresence, meeting materials, etc.)
• Serve as the team's point of contact for technology requests and new-hire on-boarding
• Answer incoming calls and facilitate handling of requests for information
• Work independently to perform varied administrative duties
• Create, edit, and print Microsoft Office documents ensuring quality and accuracy
• Occasionally, attend meetings, capture notes and action items, follow up on action items
• Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Coordinating both domestic and international travel, and preparing expense reports
• Handle confidential information professionally and discreetly
• Create a welcoming environment for guests and employees
• Experience coordinating travel and expense reports
• Enter and submit purchase orders into relevant systems (e.g., ARIBA) to purchase office supplies from pre-approved vendors
• Desire to build effective relationships with other administrative assistants and coordinators; operate as a team player
• Support several executives within the UHG Medical Affairs department
• Act as department BSL for a team of 35 individuals
• May coordinate activities for other leaders
• Provide internal and external customer service to employees, vendors and clients

Critical skills:

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Proven grammatical and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience handling highly confidential information
• Have a poised and polished presence and will work well in a team environment.
• Tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to respect confidential information
• Comfortable with change
• Adept at managing multiple priorities
• Strong emotional intelligence
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-though
• High energy, positive outlook, remains calm in stressful, pressured situations; problem solving skills

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 executives (Director/VP or higher) in a highly matrixed organization
• Experience supporting multiple executives within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Advanced proficiency within Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams
• Experience arranging Microsoft Teams virtual meetings
• Experience coordinating large meetings for senior leadership
• Experience coordinating office moves including hardware and software requisitions, travel arrangements, new hire onboarding and other office management responsibilities
• Experience managing multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously with attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality

*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, or Washington 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 al 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.

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