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Executive Assistant

UnitedHealth Group · Tempe, Arizona, United States

Full-timeHybrid5-10 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipHospitals and Health Care
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In short

The Executive Assistant provides senior-level administrative support, including managing calendars, coordinating travel, and organizing meetings. They also handle sensitive information, prepare documentation, and oversee office communications to ensure efficient operations for leadership.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Administrative supportCalendar managementTravel arrangementsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft 365Meeting coordinationExpense trackingCommunication

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Executive AssistantAdministrative SupportHealthcareMicrosoft 365Microsoft OfficeConcurSmartsheetCorporateMatrix OrganizationCalendar Management

Candidates must have at least 5 years of administrative support experience in a corporate setting and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and experience in a fast-paced, matrix organization are required.

About the employer

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.

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We are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern, high-performing health system through improved access, affordability, outcomes and experiences. Optum delivers care aided by technology and data, empowering people, partners and providers with the guidance and tools they need to achieve better health. UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health benefits, enabling affordable coverage, simplifying the health care experience and delivering access to high-quality care. We work with governments, employers, partners and providers to care for 147 million people and share a vision of a value-based system of care that provides compassionate and equitable care. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission calls us, our values guide us and our diverse culture connects us as we seek to improve care for the consumers we are privileged to serve and their communities. Click below to search careers or join our social communities: • Search & apply for careers at careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/ • Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/UnitedHealthGrp • Follow and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/unitedhealthgroup • Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/unitedhealthgroup More about UnitedHealth Group can be found at unitedhealthgroup.com/

INDUSTRY
Hospitals and Health Care
COMPANY
Public Company
HEADQUARTERS
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
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Questions about this role

Is this UnitedHealth Group role remote?
Tagged hybrid.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Executive Assistant will support senior managers with senior level administration services including: answering the telephone, typing/word processing of documents, maintaining calendars and setting up meetings, making travel arrangements, copying, faxing, greeting visitors, setting up files, tracking expenses, and coordinating building and equipment maintenance.

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For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Executive Assistant will support senior managers with senior level administration services including: answering the telephone, typing/word processing of documents, maintaining calendars and setting up meetings, making travel arrangements, copying, faxing, greeting visitors, setting up files, tracking expenses, and coordinating building and equipment maintenance.

This is a fast-paced working environment that requires the ability to multitask with attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

The office space for this role is currently under construction. The office will be located Tempe, AZ, near the airport. In the meantime, the position will be remote and require local travel occasionally. One the office space is open, this position will offer an onsite/remote combination schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide primary support to leadership with schedule, coordinate and manage meetings, expenses & travel
  • Maintain and communicate sensitive or confidential information in accordance with internal policies and procedures
  • Manage active calendars, resolve scheduling conflicts as they arise, prioritize ensuring effective time management for the executives
  • Create, prepare, and distribute all meeting materials
  • Maintain charitable/community relations and promotional items budget and sponsorships
  • Ensure all resources and technology are set up and working for all meetings
  • Make travel arrangements for leadership
  • Help plan and coordinate Broker meetings and external events as needed
  • Organize logistics of large or offsite events, using internal resources as needed
  • Compile and integrate information needed to complete reports and documents
  • Prepare or format office documentation needed for various audiences
  • Post relevant documentation onto relevant systems and communication boards Maintain and distribute broker email and address mailing lists as needed
  • Utilize Microsoft 365 software and other applications
  • Monitor and oversee internal office communications
  • This position may occasionally assist in onboarding new employees depending upon the role of the hire
  • Maintain and keep updated office and distribution lists
  • Consult and communicate with internal and external customers to identify and provide resources
  • Research and provide needed information to respond to requests in a timely matter
  • May occasionally assist with reviewing and approving timecards, employee reviews and feedback

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 support to leadership in a corporate setting
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, matrix organization
  • Experience working independently and under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with tact and discretion
  • Experience handling all aspects of meeting production and organization including creation of Power Point presentations, scheduling, catering, room preparation, etc.
  • Proficient level of all Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Proven exceptional attention to detail
  • Proven high degree of personal integrity and strong interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to assist leadership if needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • Business Segment Leader experience
  • Experience working within a healthcare setting
  • Experience working for a Fortune 500 company
  • Experience with booking business travel following company guidelines and recommendations
  • Experience with Concur
  • Experience with Smartsheet
  • Proven ability to provide high quality, consistent services to the various leaders within the department

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 $34.00 to $60.00 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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