Campus Pride Jobs

Description

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.

Key Responsibilities:

Airport Operations Hubs and Network Operations

The Airport Operations Hubs and Network Operations division keeps operations running smoothly through planning, organization and supervision.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Executive Assistant role is to perform advanced, diversified and confidential administrative work duties. This role also leads all aspects of and handles key projects and programs that align with organizational goals. This person should be able to prioritize multiple tasks at once with minimal direction. This role supports one or more leaders of a business unit.

• Support executive leadership by handling program schedules, coordinating key meetings, and handling sensitive communications, ensuring smooth execution of program-related tasks and achievements

• Lead all aspects of and handle multiple projects from initiation to completion – coordinating teams, tracking deadlines and ensuring deliverables align with organizational goals

• Preparing general correspondence, memoranda, expense reports, presentation preparation, etc

• Coordinate division/companywide events

• Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel itineraries

• Complete projects as assigned and demonstrates ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision

• Collaborate with all departments within the company and represent the respective leadership team in a highly professional manner

NOTE: This position is based at the CSC-Willis Tower, located in Chicago, IL. and considered as a hybrid work-schedule working 2-3 days in-office, however, that may evolve with the needs of the company.

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma or education equivalent

• 5 years’ of current equivalent work experience

• Ability to identify and solve complex problems

• Exercise judgement to prioritize and make decisions

• Developed breadth and/or depth of skills in more than one activity, process, or function

• Performs work with limited guidance/direction

• Continually seeks to identify and employ methods to improve existing processes to help streamline work and efficiency

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products (Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

• Must be willing and able to travel at least 25% domestically and internationally as needed

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience

• Event management experience

• Project management experience

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT