Project Coordinator/Research Assistant - Placed based Education - P. Bocko [Work Study]

Start Date: 1/2/2026

End Date: 5/1/2026

Number of Positions: Two - Volume of work merits two people, added project.

Hours per Week: 30 hrs / 2 students

Weekends Required: No

Evenings Required: No

Supervisor: Paul Bocko

Alternate Supervisor: Carol Renzelman

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): At least 75%

Method to assess remote work: Bi-weekly meetings at which work progress is presented and new tasks are given.

Job Description

• Paul Bocko and the Center for Place-based Education (PBE) are involved in four research projects.
• These include investigating the impact of intentional outdoor learning with K-12 teachers and students, cooperative inquiry research with professionals who serve as place-, nature-, or sustainability-education coordinators, evaluating engagement of graduate students in a PBE course, and analyzing conference evaluations for two nature-based conference series.
• The research assistant will help coordinate research partners (2 hrs.), seek out and collect existing research related to studies (2 hrs.), investigate writing and conference presentation opportunities (2 hrs.), participate in data collection (4 hrs.), attend planning meetings (1 hr.) , and assist in data analysis (4 hrs.).
  
  

Qualifications

• Some experience with research is helpful.
• And, willingness to learn is the most desired qualification.
• This position is only available to matriculated Antioch University students.
  
  

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? Yes

How to Apply: Email supervisor letter of interest and resume.

Email: pbocko@antioch.edu

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Antioch University Education Department