Executive Assistant

Optum; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving health outcomes as an Executive Assistant. In this pivotal role, you'll provide essential support to the CEO, managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level meetings, and ensuring seamless communication. Your expertise in administrative tasks and project management will be crucial in fostering an inclusive work environment that values diversity and career growth. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact on health equity while thriving in a dynamic team culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage CEO's calendar and prioritize action items effectively.
• Organize events and handle special projects to enhance processes.

Skills

Administrative Support

Calendar Management

Communication Skills

Event Planning

Project Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Detail Orientation

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Executive Assistant - Optum Health

Location: El Segundo, CA

About Us: Join Optum Health, a global organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative care and technology. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and career development, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture.

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly qualified Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Optum Health. This role involves a wide range of administrative and executive support duties, requiring flexibility, confidentiality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Executive Support: Prioritize and manage action items, follow-ups, and tasks for the CEO with minimal supervision.
2. Calendar Management: Strategically manage and coordinate complex schedules, meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
3. Communication: Exhibit superior customer service skills in all interactions, both internal and external.
4. Event Planning: Organize and manage external events, site visits, and business development activities.
5. Project Management: Handle special projects and department-specific assignments, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
6. Process Improvement: Collaborate with department leads to enhance organizational processes.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on health equity and outcomes

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of administrative experience in support of senior executives in a highly matrixed organization
• Experience supporting C-suite executives
• Experience supporting multiple executives within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience coordinating large meetings for senior leadership
• Advanced proficiency within Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously with extreme attention to detail
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication and grammatical skills
• Proven executive presence and high degree of professionalism and comfortable working with people at all levels
• Proven to be available and flexible to work weeknights and weekends, as needed
• Ability to work in El Segundo, CA office

Join Us: Be a part of a team that is making a difference in the health and well-being of millions. Apply today to start your journey with Optum Health.

The hourly range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Our Mission & Commitment: At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, location, or income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We are committed to reducing barriers to good health, especially for marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We also strive to mitigate our environmental impact and enable equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves outcomes. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.