Vice President, University Operations
Vice President, University Operations
Ky Snyder assumed responsibility for the division of University Operations on October 1, 2016. Prior to that, Snyder was promoted to Vice President for Athletics and Facilities Management on February 27, 2015. He began the 2014-15 academic year as Associate Vice President for Athletics and Facilities Management. Snyder returned to USD in December 2003 when he was named Executive Director of Athletics. His first employment with USD came during 1990-96 when he held the title of Director of Athletic Development.
In his role of directing University Operations, Snyder oversees a division that includes Facilities Management; University Design; Human Resources; Parking Services and Campus Scheduling and Public Safety.
—
Facilities Management
Facilities Management (FM) oversees facilities planning, design, construction and maintenance, sustainability, utilities, custodial and housekeeping, special services, grounds, transportation, work management and environmental health and safety.
Facilities Management employs 229 full- and part-time staff who maintain and repair the 180-acre campus landscape and 3.2 million square feet of space in 94 buildings.
University Design
The Office of University Design is responsible for the aesthetic integrity of the university campus and upholding the visual standards for exterior and interior design. The office maintains the design consistency of the university's 16th Century Spanish Renaissance architectural style of its buildings, while responding to the always-evolving educational environment.
University Design is responsible for maintaining, documenting and conserving the Decorative and general Fine Art Collections of the university. Directs placement of these objects from the collection on campus and maintains protocols regarding art in public spaces.
University Design also works with the campus community on matters pertaining to allocation of space.
Human Resources
The Department of Human Resources (HR) works to ensure USD has the talent, leadership and culture to carry out its mission and accomplish its goals. With a workforce of approximately 476 full time faculty, 494 part time faculty, 1264 staff and administrators, and 2000 temporary and student workers, HR recognizes employees as USD's greatest asset and is dedicated to helping them succeed. Each of HR's subunits (Employment, Benefits, Compensation, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX) coordinate efforts to address these three priorities.
Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) includes 24/7 emergency services, traffic control, special event management, dignitary protection, emergency operations management, crime prevention and transportation services. DPS works in conjunction with the San Diego Police Department and has the primary patrol and first responder functions for all law enforcement and campus emergencies
DPS works diligently to identify and reduce potential risks to the safety of the USD community.
University Scheduling and Parking Services
The Office of University Scheduling and Parking Services operates as a combined administrative unit to enhance the university community's experience of campus events by streamlining communication and maximizing space utilization. All major events are vetted prior to approval, ensuring appropriateness of each event's content, timing and location in the context of the university's mission. Priority in scheduling is given to the academic enterprise and to student groups. Master scheduling is accomplished using a new scheduling database, Event Management Systems (EMS), with support from USD's Information Technology Services.
—
Prior to returning to USD in 2004, Snyder was President of the San Diego International Sports Council. In the spring of 2001, Snyder was named the President of the San Diego Super Bowl XXXVII Host Committee. Snyder played football at San Diego State University. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's in hospitality and tourism management from San Diego State University. Additionally, Snyder participated in the Harvard Graduate School of Education's Institute of Educational Management.
Snyder, who has been a San Diego resident since 1982, has a very athletic family. His wife, Sue, was a former standout member of the United States women's national volleyball team who played at San Diego State and also coached the Aztecs and University of San Diego's women's volleyball teams. Sue is a member of USD's Chet and Marguerite Pagni Hall of Fame. In addition, Snyder's father, Lester, held the position of President of the United States Tennis Association.
The Snyders have three adult children — Riley '15, Cid and Cammy '21.