Joseph F. Donelan Jr. (February 16, 1918 – May 27, 1999) was United States Assistant Secretary of State for Administration from June 14, 1971, until March 31, 1973.

Donelan was educated at City College of New York and Georgetown University. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He held multiple appointments in the state department in Washington and also for several years at various times in France, Japan, India and Belgium.Education, military service, and career positions held as a civil servant prior to his final assignment as Secretary of State for Administration

Donelan was a graduate of Newtown High School in Queens, New York.Hurley, Ed (December 3, 1978). "Historic Newtown High: An Honor Roll of Notables". Daily News (New York, New York). p. QX4.

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List of Assistant Secretaries