Project Coordinator / Administrative Assistant

Project Coordinator

Optum 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum, a modern healthcare disruptor, is seeking a Project Coordinator to help the digital product leadership team operate as a highly efficient group to achieve its strategic objectives. This role will be responsible for helping a dynamic leadership team run smoothly through support of daily administrative operations, coordination of team activities and special projects, cross-team communications, and management of leaders daily needs. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, interpersonal, and is passionate about supporting a fast-paced leadership team.

If you live in Eden Prairie, MN, youll enjoy the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Applies knowledge / skills to activities that often vary from day to day
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel for executive leaders
• Handle sensitive communications and topics with confidentiality and professionalism
• Utilize productivity and administrative solutions such as Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and travel management software
• Communicate with colleagues and other executives in a professional and concise way
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines with quick turnaround
• Requires little assistance with standard and non-standard requests
• Solves routine problems on ones own
• Works with supervisor to solve more complex problems
• Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines
• Works with others as part of a team

Youll 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 :

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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.