Senior Executive Assistant - Minnetonka, MN

If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Challenge yourself, your peers and our industry by shaping what health care looks like and doing your life's best work.(sm)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the SVP, UnitedHealth Group Human Capital and Vice President, Executive Search and Market Intelligence in a manner consistent with the highest levels of performance and professionalism


• Handle highly confidential information discreetly


• Manage executive interview scheduling


• Interact with individuals at all levels of the organization, including UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare and Optum Executives


• Answer incoming calls and facilitate handling of requests for information; evaluate calls in terms of importance and use independent judgment to take action


• Prepare letters, memos, documents, schedules, reports, charts and presentations using standard computer applications


• Manage calendars, coordinate travel, and prepare expense reports


• Make meeting and event arrangements and coordinate changes in schedules


• Greet visiting partners, guests and employees


• Prepare outgoing mail, including overnight express


• Monitor incoming mail and email and triage in priority order, highlighting important items or requests for action


• Independently perform varied administrative duties


• Work effectively as an integral member of the admin team


• Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail


• Maintain filing systems


• Represent the human capital function both internally and externally

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent experience


• Seven years administrative support experience, at least five of which have included support of senior executives


• Experience supporting multiple executives within a fast-pace environment


• Advanced level of proficiency with MS Office applications, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Excel


• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously with attention to detail


• Must be able to work in a large, matrixed corporate environment


• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and grammatical skills


• Must have a polished demeanor and be comfortable working with people at all levels


• Experience coordinating large meetings, including WebEx virtual meetings and teleconferences


• Must be available and flexible to work weeknights and weekends, as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 25, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good. Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed. Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.