Senior Administrative Assistant – Eden Prairie Mn

If you are located in Eden Prairie, MN you will have the flexibility to work from home and the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It’s an opportunity to do your life’s best work.SM

This position is full-time Monday – Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00am – 4:00pm or 7:30am – 4:00pm. It be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Our office is located at 11000 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Employees will be required to work 3 days onsite and 2 days from home.

• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage calendars and any changes in schedules for several senior leaders
• Coordinate travel both domestic and international
• Prepare and submit expense reports
• Review documents to ensure accuracy and quality, and revise as needed
• Create and prepare meeting materials, e.g., PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, and meeting agendas, and ensure distribution to meeting attendees in a timely manner
• Schedule and set‐up resources and technology needed for meetings and events, e.g., conference rooms, catering, WebEx, telepresence
• Perform general office duties to include but not limited to photocopying, mail distribution and filing
• Interact with individuals at all levels of the organization; represent the team with professionalism and integrity
• Manage office documents in accordance with enterprise records management procedures
• Business Segment Liaison point of contact for onboarding new employees
• Keeping inventory of department office supplies and place orders as needed
• Effectively collaborate with team members to provide back-up support as needed

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 be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
• 3+ years of experience with administrative support
• 3+ years of experience in supporting of senior executives
• Experience managing multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously with attention to detail
• Intermediate skills of MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Ability to work full-time, Monday – Friday between 7:00am – 4:00pm or 7:30am – 4:00pm including the flexibility to work occasional overtime given the business need
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in legal and/or healthcare industries

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within commutable distance to Eden Prairie, MN
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Soft Skills:

• Experience supporting multiple leaders within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to think proactively, balance multiple demands and manage complex and competing priorities
• Executive presence and professional demeanor
• Self-directed, works efficiently both independently and collaboratively

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

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Careers with Optum. Here’s the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world’s large accumulation of health – related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life’s best work.SM

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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