Executive Assistant - Minnetonka, MN - Full-time / Part-time

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Provide administrative support to the CIO, UnitedHealthcare Commercial and Core Services and six additional Vice Presidents and Sr. Directors and their teams in a manner consistent with the highest levels of performance and professionalism.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage highly confidential information discreetly


• Manage executive scheduling and calendar arrangements


• 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


• 7+ years of administrative support experience, at least 5 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


• Ability to work in a large, matrixed corporate environment


• Excellent verbal and written communication and grammatical skills


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


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


• Available and flexible to work weeknights and weekends, as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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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