Saints assistant coach Diarmuid O'Carroll has been handed a key role for the Northern Ireland national team.
But the Paisley club insist he will remain in his current job working alongside Stephen Robinson as the pair try to steer the Buddies to an historic top-six finish.
O'Carroll has played a big part in St Mirren's success so far this season, with the likes of Ethan Erhahon recently complimenting the 35-year-old on how he's helped his development.