Nelnet

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 Project Coordinator II plays a key role in driving the execution of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple brands. This role balances hands-on coordination with growing strategic ownership—managing timelines, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring brand consistency across deliverables. You’ll work closely with marketing managers, creative teams, and external partners to keep projects on track, while also contributing to process improvements and data-informed decision-making. This position is ideal for someone with foundational marketing experience who’s ready to step into a more proactive, cross-functional role with increasing autonomy and visibility.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication for multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Use tools like Asana to track project progress, flag risks, and ensure timely execution.
• Serve as a point of contact between marketing, creative, and external partners to ensure clarity and accountability.
• Support the maintenance of brand guidelines and ensure assets are properly stored and tagged in the DAM system.
• Help refine creative workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and collaboration.
• Collaborate with marketing managers to incorporate performance data into campaign planning and retrospectives.
• Maintain project documentation and contribute to the development of scalable templates and best practices.
• Pay Range for this role is - $50,000-$58,000

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCE:

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing coordination, project management, or campaign execution.
• Familiarity with project management platforms (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Interest in brand storytelling and creative production workflows.
• Exposure to marketing analytics or performance reporting is a plus.

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.

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.