Executive Assistant, UHG Communications

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•$34 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to provide strategic administrative and operational support to the UHG Communications team and members of Communications leadership. This role serves as a trusted partner, enabling leaders to operate effectively, prioritize competing demands, and advance key business objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional judgment, discretion, and professionalism, with the ability to manage confidential information and navigate complex organizational dynamics. They will bring experience supporting senior leaders in fast-paced environments, with strengths in executive support, communications coordination, event management, project execution, and operational excellence. Success in this role requires solid critical thinking, sound decision-making, adaptability, and the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and drive work forward in ambiguous or evolving situations. Outstanding organizational skills, relationship-building capabilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results are essential.

Requirements

5+ years of experience providing support in an Executive environment and interactions with individuals at all levels inside and outside of Communications
Experience with fast-paced, externally facing organizations (Communications, Marketing, Government/Public Affairs)
Proficient with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Detail-oriented with a solid self-starter mentality
Manage sensitive information with utmost confidentiality
Work independently while being the consummate team player inside and outside the function
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Adept at managing multiple priorities
Possess solid emotional intelligence
Demonstrate tactical and strategic thinking
Willingness to learn about communications, technology, and organizational management

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting c-suite level executives

Responsibilities

Support calendar management of several members of the communications leadership team with complex schedules
Assist with the management of travel and expense reporting for six members of the communications leadership team, including reconciling and submitting reports
Be a critical team member in implementing the Enterprise Communications employee experience, by facilitating larger cross-business team meetings
Oversee on-site office logistics in the Eden Prairie headquarters, including managing office supply inventory and helping onboard new employees
Manage on-site team-building activities in the Eden Prairie headquarters, including planning events, ordering food on key dates and supporting the team, as needed
Assist with creating and editing PowerPoint presentations, e-mail communications and reports
Maintain a vast paper and electronic filing system
Determine priority of matters of attention for the communications leadership team; redirect matters to staff to handle, or handle matters personally, as appropriate
Handle printing, copying, mailing/overnight packages of materials
Monitor and support progress of key business and operational activities
Request follow-ups and take follow-up actions to support project deliverables