APPLY NOW »

Executive Assistant to EVP Marketing & Sales

Date:  Apr 20, 2026
Location: 

Omaha, NE, US, 68000

Reference Number:  4422 
Department: Marketing & Sales 
Closing Date:  05/25/2026

If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application.

Description

This Executive Assistant position is responsible for providing professional administrative support to the Executive Assistant Marketing & Sales of Union Pacific Railroad. Responsibilities include managment of meeting scheduling, travel arrangements, handling of sensitive or confidential information, assisting with personnel management processes and performing a wide array of administrative support activities.  These duties require initiative, sound decision making, confidentiality, and superb organizaitonal skils in managing multiple priorities and critical timelines.

Accountabilities

  • Provide highly proficient administrative support with a strong focus on handling sensitive information and confidential matters
  • Anticipate and manage schedule for EVP Markteting & Sales including special events and all business matters
  • Compose, review, monitor, send and receive correspondence, and ensure documents are accurate, timely and meet company and professional standards 
  • Exercise judgement in escalating critical issues 
  • Provide administrative support for various department projects 
  • Assist in administrative functions and special projects utilizing Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Contribute to efficiency and effectiveness of the department by improving planning and reporting processes while identifying and solving problems to maximize value creation
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications - Required

  • A high school diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED)
  • Strong computer skills
  • Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills
  • At least one year of experience providing administrative support
     

Qualifications - Preferred

  • Experience as an Administrative Assistant

Physical Requirements

Work Conditions

 

What we offer:

  • A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
  • A flexible, casual and hybrid work environment that allows you to work on-site and from home. (as the job allows)
  • Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, plus additional automatic 3% (contribute 6% and UP will contribute 9% [6% + 3%])
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 40% match up to 5% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 2%)
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Health Savings Account (with company contribution) Dependent Care Savings Account and Transportation Spending Account
  • On-site cafeteria (with employee discount), fitness center (free to employees), federal credit union, all in Union Pacific Center headquarters building in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance, paid Maternity and Parental Leave along with nearby state-of-the-art child development center
  • Competitive compensation including eligibility for annual merit, bonus, and equity programs dependent on job level and personal and company performance

Culture

Union Pacific strives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance-based company.

APPLY NOW »