Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.

As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.

The Marketing Coordinator will support and streamline the execution of marketing campaigns across our diverse portfolio of Nelnet Business Services brands. This role will support the development of multi-channel marketing campaigns by managing project timelines and priorities, coordinating asset creation, and ensuring brand alignment across all touchpoints. You’ll be the link between marketing managers, creative teams, freelancers, and agencies to ensure timelines are met and that every deliverable is on-brand and within budgets.
This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys juggling multiple deadlines while enabling teams to focus on strategy and storytelling. You’ll also help evolve our creative workflows, manage brand assets in our digital asset management (DAM) system, and support data-informed decision-making that enhances marketing performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and manage projects for multi-brand marketing initiatives utilizing project management software.

• Create and maintain detailed timelines for video production, campaign execution, and asset creation.

• Work with project stakeholders to define scope, track budgets, and ensure timely delivery.

• Collaborate with marketing managers to ensure coordinated campaign execution across all channels.

• Prioritize incoming project requests based on strategic goals, available resources, and brand alignment.

• Manage updates to brand guides and ensure all assets are housed in the DAM system.

• Facilitate communication between creative teams, agencies, and freelance partners.

• Help foster a culture of data-informed decisions by integrating analytics into campaign planning.

• Assist in developing scalable, cross-functional creative workflows.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.

• At least 1 year of experience in project management, marketing operations, or campaign coordination.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities across teams and timelines.

• Comfort working with creative teams and understanding brand storytelling.

• Experience in Asana or similar project management platforms preferred.

• Analytical mindset and interest in integrating performance data into decision-making.

• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines simultaneously.

**Pay Range for this position - $48,000 - $55,000

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.