Executive Assistant to Chief Growth Officer - Onsite in Minnetonka, MN

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

11d•$32 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual (E&I) is seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to support the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) in a fast paced, highly visible enterprise environment. This role is critical to the effectiveness of the CGO and the broader Growth leadership team, requiring exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a dynamic enterprise setting. The Executive Assistant serves as a trusted partner to the CGO, enabling seamless operations, optimizing time and priorities, and facilitating effective communication and coordination across UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealth Group, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong executive presence, advanced organizational skills, and the ability to operate with confidence at the most senior levels of the organization. Executive presence is required for success in this role. This position is based in our Minnetonka, Minnesota office and requires full-time, in-office work.

Requirements

5+ years of experience providing executive level administrative support to senior leaders (VPs and above) within a large, complex organization (Fortune 500 preferred)
Experience coordinating complex calendars, executive travel, leadership meetings, and enterprise initiatives
Demonstrated experience anticipating executive needs, managing ambiguity, and exercising sound judgment independently
Proven experience handling highly confidential information with discretion, tact, and professionalism
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and related collaboration tools
Proven exceptional organizational skills with experience managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
Proven executive presence and emotional intelligence with the ability to represent the office and interact confidently, professionally, and effectively with senior executives, internal partners, and external stakeholders
Resides within commuting distance to Minnetonka, MN; willing and able to work onsite in Minnetonka five (5) days per week

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting C suite or enterprise growth, strategy, or commercial leaders
SharePoint experience and comfort managing executive level content repositories
Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Copilot) to enhance productivity and executive support effectiveness
Familiarity with healthcare or regulated industries

Responsibilities

Provide primary executive support to the CGO, and the Growth leadership team, including comprehensive calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, expense management, and day-to-day operational support
Proactively anticipate needs and remove obstacles by leveraging a deep understanding of the CGO's priorities and context to independently triage requests and accelerate effective decision-making
Serve as a key partner to the Employer & Individual leadership team, coordinating closely with other executive assistants across UnitedHealthcare and UnitedHealth Group
Own and manage a highly complex, dynamic executive calendar, ensuring alignment to business priorities and optimal use of the CGO's time
Manage accessibility to key stakeholders in alignment with the CGO's leadership expectations and operating rhythm
Ensure the CGO is fully prepared for meetings by anticipating needs, assembling decision-ready materials, and capturing key decisions and follow-ups to drive timely completion
Handle sensitive, confidential, and time critical information with the utmost discretion, professionalism, and adherence to internal policies and procedures
Prepare, coordinate, and distribute materials for executive meetings, board level interactions, and external engagements
Ensure all meeting logistics, technology, and resources are fully prepared and functioning for in person, hybrid, and virtual meetings
Act as a gatekeeper and liaison for the CGO's office, triaging requests, exercising sound judgment, and independently determining appropriate action
Attend meetings as requested; capture notes, track decisions and action items, and follow up to ensure timely completion
Prepare presentations, correspondence, reports, briefing materials, and executive communications using Microsoft Office tools
Support enterprise initiatives and special projects, providing administrative and coordination support across business priorities
Ensure flawless execution of executive travel, expense management, and logistics, enabling a seamless experience for the CGO
Manage executive approvals and workflows (e.g., travel, expenses, agreements, procurement tools) with speed, accuracy, and discretion
Coordinate with facilities, IT, and enterprise partners to support office needs, onboarding, and operational requirements as needed
Support leadership meetings, offsites, and special projects requiring administrative coordination and follow-through
Greet and support visiting executives, enterprise leaders, and external partners with professionalism and confidence