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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm)

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Partner with Executive in support of them and organization objectives
Manage a highly volatile and complex calendar with Microsoft applications, support travel and expense processing
Be the primary interface, representing the Executive in making meeting arrangements and ensuring their presence at key company meetings/venues
Assist with creating and editing PowerPoint presentations, e-mail communications and reports
Help make judgments on requests and prioritize on behalf of the Executive
Ensure they are prepared for meetings - presentation, travel, attendance
Monitor and support progress of key business and operational activities
Request follow ups and take follow up actions to support project deliverables
Monitor the Executive’s email and the review/approval system to identify urgent requests

Key Skills:

Collaborate with EA peers to ensure best possible reputation of CCO and Communications organization
Handle highly confidential information discreetly
Work independently while being the consummate team player inside and outside the function
Adept at managing multiple priorities
Possess solid emotional intelligence
Demonstrate tactical and strategic thinking
Willingness to learn about communications, technology, and organizational management

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:

High school education or equivalent experience
5 years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C-Suite level executives
Experience providing support in an Executive environment and interactions with individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization
Experience with fast-paced, externally facing organizations (i.e., Communications, Marketing, Government/Public Affairs)
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Management experience
Solid communication skills – verbal and written

Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $46,700 to $91,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

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.