Dr. John M. Lee Jr. is vice president for institutional advancement at South Carolina State University. He has served the university in that capacity since 2023.

Education

• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, 2003.
• Georgia State University, MPA, Masters of Public Administration, 2005
• New York University, PhD, Higher Education Administration, 2009.
• Indiana University, Indianapolis, Coursework, Philanthropic StudiesCoursework, Philanthropic Studies, 2015 - 2016.

Background

• Vice President of Development, Information Technology and Policy Research, Southern Regional Education Board, August 2019 - February 2023.
• Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Executive Director of the ECSU Foundation, Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City State University, February 2017 - July 2019.
• President and CEO, North Star Educational Consulting, January 2007 - December 2019.
• Co-Owner. The Traxx Company LLC, August 2019 - 2022.
• Florida A&M University,  Special Assistant to the President, June 2016 - January 2017, Assistant Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Advancement, May 2015 - January 2017.
• Vice President, Office of Access and Success,  Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), September 2012 - February 2015.
• Policy Director, Advocacy and Policy Center,  The College Board, August 2007 - September 2012.
• Policy Analyst, Georgia Department of Economic Development, May 2004 - August 2005.