Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high level administrative support to senior leaders, managing complex calendars, travel, meetings, and confidential communications with professionalism and sound judgment. The ideal candidate brings solid executive presence, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, multi stakeholder environment.
Location: Minnesota (on-site/hybrid expectations aligned to local office needs)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide direct administrative support to C-Suite Leaders, VP and Senior leaders, including the CIO, in a high-volume, high-priority environment
- Manage complex calendars across multiple time zones, resolving frequent meeting conflicts by understanding leader priorities and anticipating schedule needs
- Coordinate domestic and international travel and flight logistics, including complex itineraries, changes, and last-minute adjustments
- Prepare, submit, and reconcile expense reports; support invoicing and other administrative financial processes as needed
- Plan and support meetings (virtual and in-person), including scheduling, agendas/materials, room/technology coordination, and follow-ups
- Draft, edit, and format polished executive-ready documents and presentations; maintain organized files and reference materials
- Handle sensitive information with discretion; represent leaders professionally with internal and external stakeholders
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 diploma or GED
- 5+ years of progressively responsible administrative support experience, including direct support to C-Suite Leaders and VP or Senior leaders
- Advanced calendar management experience across multiple time zones, including resolving frequent schedule conflicts and shifting priorities
- Travel coordination experience (domestic and international), including flight logistics and complex itineraries
- Expense management experience, including reconciliation and timely submission of expense reports
- Centralized EA model experience supporting senior leaders and partnering effectively with other administrative professionals
- Multi-leader support experience, including balancing competing priorities in a complex, matrixed organization
- Corporate travel and expense systems experience (Concur, Ariba, AMEX Global Travel), including invoice processing
- Mentoring/onboarding experience to support administrative best practices and team continuity
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Collaboration and knowledge tools proficiency (SharePoint, OneNote, Teams) to maintain well-organized, accessible information
- Demonstrated professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information and engaging with senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting multiple leaders simultaneously
- Experience mentoring or guiding other administrative professionals
- Familiarity with SharePoint, OneNote, or other collaboration tools
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate executive needs and act independently with minimal direction
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 - $60 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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of progressively responsible administrative support experience
- Direct support experience for C-suite, VP, or senior leaders
- Advanced calendar management across multiple time zones
- Domestic and international travel coordination experience
- Expense management, reconciliation, and expense report submission experience
- Experience with a centralized executive assistant model
- Multi-leader support experience in a complex, matrixed organization
- Experience with Concur, Ariba, and AMEX Global Travel
- Mentoring or onboarding experience for administrative professionals
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with SharePoint, OneNote, Teams, or similar collaboration tools
- Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
- Experience supporting multiple leaders simultaneously
- Experience mentoring or guiding other administrative professionals
- Familiarity with SharePoint, OneNote, or other collaboration tools
- Ability to anticipate executive needs and work independently with minimal direction
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.
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What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.