Jerry Kill has retired from coaching, but not from college sports.

The former Rutgers offensive coordinator was named a university ambassador and special assistant to the chancellor at Southern Illinois-Carbondale on Tuesday. Kill, who was the Salukis' head football coach from 2001-07, will also assist in athletics fundraising, according to a release. Kill is scheduled to begin work in mid-March.

"SIU is a special place, and I've always valued the warmth and support of the Southern Illinois community," Kill said in a release. "I'm excited to contribute to the university's future in any way possible. This is a wonderful opportunity to help tell SIU's great story."

Kill stepped down as Rutgers' offensive coordinator in December after one season due to health concerns. The veteran coach suffers from epilepsy. Rutgers has since hired John McNulty as its new offensive coordinator.

Welcome Home!

Legendary coach Jerry Kill, who led the Salukis to five consecutive #NCAA playoff appearances, will return to SIU Carbondale as an ambassador for the university. #OnceASalukiAlwaysASaluki pic.twitter.com/OFkpx7yPy3 — SIUC (@SIUC) January 30, 2018

"I had several seizures throughout the season," Kill, 56, told NJ Advance Media after stepping down. "It's hard for me, but when I say retired that doesn't mean I'm going to lay around on the beach. I don't want nobody to feel sorry for me. I've lived a blessed career."

Kill led Southern Illinois to five FCS playoff appearances before moving on to Northern Illinois and Minnesota at the FBS level. He also was the head coach at Emporia State before arriving at SIU. Kill retired at Minnesota during the 2015 season due to his epilepsy, and spent 2016 as an associate athletics director at Kansas State before coming to Rutgers.

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